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May 18, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Silica Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PRESSING A NEW BEARING INTO DRUM WHEEL WHEN A PIECE OF THE BEARING BROKE OFF, SHOOTING THE PIECE OF THE BEARING INTO HIS RIGHT ARM.

January 26, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Silica Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE IN THE SHOP AREA, THE GRINDING WHEEL A CO-WORKER WAS USING CAME APART. A PIECE OF THE GRINDING WHEEL STRUCK EE IN THE LOWER RIGHT JAW. HE SUSTAINED A CUT REQUIRING FIVE STITCHES AND A FR ACTURED JAW.

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