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May 21, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Wm D Dawson Inc · Struck against stationary object

Fueled loader, was walking from plant to loader, ran into low-lying conveyor.

February 12, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Wm D Dawson Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE HAMMER & REVERSE ROTATION TO LOOSEN DRILL STEEL. A PART OF METAL SPLINTERED & FLEW INTO HIS LEFT LEG, MID THIGH.

February 11, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wm D Dawson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON PORTABLE POWER UNIT IN SHOP. EE WAS PUTTING TIN ON ROOF AND GOT TOO CLOSE TO FAN. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO RIGHT SCALP AREA. HE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES AND WAS RETURNED TO WORK.

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