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November 8, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Dmk Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Steering on our 970F loader was hard to turn. EE said his arm was sore from steeing the loader, EE was put on light duty for 2 weeks.

March 22, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Dmk Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Welding flash. 1 day off per doctor.

February 12, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dmk Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HOOKED A CHAIN ON A GUARD AND DID NOT PUT A BOLT THROUGH TO SECURE THE CHAIN TO THE GUARD. WHEN HE LIFTED THE GUARD THE CHAIN SLIPPED OFF AND THE GUARD FELL AGAINST HIS LEG BRUISING IT.

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