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November 29, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Tower Rock Products Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Metal bits from vertical shaft impactor had broke from auger & appeared on belt. Employee walked over to survey while visually checking operation, a piece of loose metal bounced off back retaining board & struck EE on his left index finger causing an injury that required medical treatment. No lost time & no physical restrictions.

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