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January 19, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Sand Trap, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing the battery cable when the service door shut on his left hand.

February 6, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Sand Trap, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELTING FOR A BELT SCRAPER USING A BOX KNIFE ON THE WORK BENCH. WHEN THE PIECE HE WAS CUTTING SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS HAND.

December 6, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Sand Trap, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING ACHEATER BAR TO TIGHTEN LUG NUTS WHEN THE SOCKET BROKE. GIVING HIM A JOLT TO THE UPPER BODY.

June 5, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Sand Trap, Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STARTING TO LOAD A STRUCK WITH DRY SAND. WHEN HE REACHED UP AND PULLED THE LEVER TO RELEASE THE SAND RUST FROM THE LEVER FELL INTO HIS EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

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