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June 1, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Global Pumice, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Examining engine under hood of haul truck, body shifted, slipped and hand got caught in fan belt pulley. Taken to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. Skin was pulled back over finger tips and sown together and released within a few hours.

June 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GLOBAL PUMICE, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening a bolt on the plant "roll crusher" with another employee and applied too much pressure causing a strain on his left shoulder. Although this happened on June 6, 2014, employee continued to work with this strained shoulder until he believed it necessary to visit a doctor on June 27, 2014 for

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