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December 2, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Binghamton Ready Mix · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While standing on a pile of dirt and doing maintenance on a water line, employee reached over to cut a zip tie on the hose. While holding the hose in his left hand and cutting with a razor knife in his right hand, he accidently cut his left index finger which required 4 stitches.

November 5, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Binghamton Ready Mix · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE originally injured his back on 6/22/07 & 7000-1 filed. On 11/5/08 EE was installing conveyor & hurt his back while turning as he moved conveyor. At the time he thought he had just pulled a muscle or something & didn't report it. On 12/3/08 he reported to our safety director that his back was bothering him & his Dr was taking him off work. EE thinks it is related to '07.

June 22, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binghamton Ready Mix · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Empoyee was performing plant maintenance and was carrying heavy parts. While stepping onto a catwalk he slipped on the edge of the catwalk and hurt his back.

June 25, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binghamton Ready Mix · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING ONTO A CATWALK AFTER GREASING A CONVEYOR. THE CATWALK GAVE WAY & HE FELL.

June 6, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binghamton Ready Mix · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING DOWN A DIRT & GRAVEL ROAD, THE EMPLOYEE SAYS HE FELL & HURT HIS LEFT WRIST.

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