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May 1, 2017 IL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Limestone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While unfastening a bolt in order to remove a damaged steel fabricated guard, a sudden unexpected movement of the guard striking the miner's left hand middle finger causing a fracture and laceration of the distal and middle phalanx.

April 2, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Limestone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped down from drill cab, released grip on hand hold as left foot touched ground, left ankle rolled over on a stone causing him to lose balance and fall landing on left shoulder. Left ankle swelling caused difficult walking. Left shoulder popped as it hit ground, causing it to be very sore and unable to lift arm without pain.

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