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December 15, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RYERSON · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling loose material under conveyor, felt a pull with sharp pain on left upper shoulder. Sprain/Strain.

November 10, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RYERSON · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSITING FOREMAN IN PLACING A BEARING ON PLANT WHILE USING A CHISEL, SMALL METAL SHAVING CAME LOOSE CAUSING IT TO PENETRATE IN TO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT CHEEK - NEAR NOSE BRIDGE.

February 12, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
RYERSON · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A CONVEYOR BELT. HE WAS PULLING ON ONE SIDE OF THE BELT WHEN IT RIPPED FROM THE OTHER END, AND HIT HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK.

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