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July 10, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rainbow Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to align the drag cable with the drum, so as to be able to wind it properly. EE supported the cable with her right foot. The cable must have caught and everything went right quickly and snapped my ankle. Required surgery ti repair.

July 9, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rainbow Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

While performing maintenance on bucket of the 312 Cat excavator a chip came off one of the teeth when struck with a hammer. The chip struck EE in the face below the left eye beside his nose.

May 7, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rainbow Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object

INJURY OCCURRED ON 5-7-01. I WAS INFORMED ON 5-15-01. THIS WAS THE FIRST DAY OF LOST TIME. THE EE RETURNED TO WORK ON 5-17-01. I HAVE ENCLOSED A COPY OF THE INJURY REPORT FROM THE HEALTH CARE FACILITY.

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