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July 22, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reed Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured middle finger of the left hand while connecting a chain.

July 28, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reed Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was striking steel wedge with hammer. Piece of steel flew off striking right hand/pointer finger.

October 29, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reed Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off stone and twisted ankle.

September 12, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Reed Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hooking a stone and was struck in the hand

August 17, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reed Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PULLING ON CABLE. CABLE SNAPPED, THROWING OBJECT INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE.

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