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February 18, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 EE's were having a conversation about tires & rims on a 4-wheel drive vehicle after they left the office after getting their instructions for the day. An EE punched IE in the mouth. IE had a busted/swollen lip, along with 1 front tooth knocked completely out and the other 1 knocked loose. Taken to ER and sent to oral surgeon. Had to get loose tooth pulled, will get implants.

July 25, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
River Sand & Gravel, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking up steps, got halfway up and it felt a burning/stabbing pain in lower back.

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