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September 9, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Middle Tennessee Zinc Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

This employee was pressure washing the center area of a fuel truck when the wand slipped and the water hit his foot cutting the boot and burning his foot.

August 28, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Middle Tennessee Zinc Corporation · Struck by falling object

This employee fell to the same level at the face. As he reached out to catch himself, he pulled a rock off of the rib. The rock struck his right, middle finger tip.

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