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January 20, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator OTHER

Mercer Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee went up stairs to take a chain off door to close, lime fell from the door and received lime on face and in both eyes

June 11, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER

Mercer Lime Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE FORKLIFT, LOADING A FLATBED TRUCK, HE GOT HIS HAND CUAGHT IN THE CHAIN ON THE FORKLIFT, HE CUT AND BROKE THREE FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND. REOCURRANCE: LOSS TIME ST ARTED ON 6-11-90. FIRST INJURY 8-12-88.

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