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March 25, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buildex Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting ready to install a bearing. He squatted down to pick it up and his right knee popped. He notified a supervisor the same day, but didn't want treatment at that time. On March 31st his knee was no better. He then was sent to the clinic. Diagnosis is a Knee Impingement with restrictions.

February 25, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Buildex Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

For about three days the EE had been working in a confined area on his knees bent over at times using a Mag Drill to place steel plates to the wall and to secure the adjusters in the holes.

March 10, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Buildex Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning outside the kiln area, a gust of wind blew dust into his eyes.

August 2, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Buildex Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CRUSHING MATERIAL. THE WIND BLEW AND A PIECE OF ROCK GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

November 9, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Buildex Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS ITCHING ALL DAY FROM SULFER DUST WHICH HAD GOTTEN ONTO HIS CLOTHING.

October 12, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buildex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OUTSIDE WALKING TO HIS JOB, IT WAS VERY WINDY. A FOREIGN BODY BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. THE EE STATES HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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