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December 5, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CTS Earthmoving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner lacerated left. palmside ring finger from top knuckle to fingertip while lifting a gearbox guard without using required hand protection or proper team lifting techniques (improper lift planning.) Six stitches were required to treat the cut. Worker was treated and released to go back to work.

February 11, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CTS Earthmoving Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED FROM WATER TRUCK TANK AT FILL STATION, NOT WEARING PERSONAL FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT, STRUCK HIS HEAD ON ROCK. NO CONCUSSION OR SERIOUS INJURY, 2 DAYS AWAY FROM WORK, THEN RELEASED BY DR. TO RESUME REGULAR DUTIES.

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