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1983–2026
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November 30, 1987 VA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Apg Lime Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE A MAIN7ENANCE FOREMAN WAS WALKING UNDER THE LIME LOADOUT FACILITY & ENCOUNTGERED SMALL DUST CLOUS SEVERAL SMALL PARTICLES OF LIME ENTERED HIS EYE AT THAT TIME ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION SUPPLIED 3

September 21, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Apg Lime Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A 60" EXHAUST FAN. AFTER PLACING THE FAN ON THE SHAFT THE WIND CAUGHT THE FAN CAUSING IT TO SPIN. THE EE WAS INJURED WHEN HE GRABBED THE SPINNING FAN BLADE WITH HIS BARE HAND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP ITS MOVEMENT. THE INJURED SUSTAINED A LACERATION ACROSS HIS MIDDLE & RING FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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