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September 1, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Zemex Mica Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE CREW WAS USING A HOISTING STRAP AND FORKLIFT TO RAISE THE STEEL TOP OFF OF A JET PULVERIZER MILL WHEN THE STRAP SLIPPED FROM THE FOR5KS. THE STEEL PLATE DROPPED APPROX. 1/2" ONTO T HE MAINTENANCE EE'S MIDDLE FINGER. THE BONE IN THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER WAS FRACTURED. HE WAS RELEASED FROM THE DOCTOR AND CLEARED TO RETURN TO WORK.

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