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July 26, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cosby-Carmichael Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing parts, the person who was injured was holding up a cylinder frame. The cylinder was only connected at the base of the frame and when it was lifted, rotated down injuring a finger.

May 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cosby-Carmichael Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE SAND BESIDE THE BULK LOADER. THE SAND SHIFTED UNDER HIS FEET CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. HE FELL DOWN AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THIS CAUSED A SPRAIN.

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