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March 26, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hi Line Redi-Mix LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS UTILIZING A HACK SAW WHILE CUTTING A METAL BAND ON THE WATER COUPLER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE SAW CONTACTING THE BAND. CONTACT RESULTED IN LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIR ED 3 SUTURES.

June 26, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Hi Line Redi-Mix LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A ROCK HIT THE SIDE OF THE PLATFORM AND MADE A LOAUD CRACKING NOISE. HE SAID HIS EARS STARTED RINGING. HE CHOSE NOT TO WEAR EAR PLUGS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE PROVIDED.

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