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June 21, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H M Holloway Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing engine belts on the water truck (Unit 118).He dropped a socket and turned to grab it between the bumper and tire. When he tried to grab it he said "I felt something in my back pull".

February 19, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
H M Holloway Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing a whole saw bit in a hand drill. He had his left hand on the saw bit and pressed the start trigger, injuring his left hand.

July 26, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H M Holloway Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was shoveling dirt off of a Michigan 210H scraper stinger when he slipped. He tried to catch himself hitting his right wrist on the tire.

September 25, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H M Holloway Inc · Struck against stationary object

STANDING/ WORKING ON MACHINERY TURNED TO LEFT SIDE AND HIT LEFT KNEE.

August 2, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H M Holloway Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A MICHIGAN 210HB WHEN IT FELL INTO HIS LAP HURTING HIS BACK.

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