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November 17, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brandywine Enterprises Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLOSING DOOR ON NORTHWEST CRANE, IT CAME OFF ITS TRACK. THE DOOR KNOCKED EE OFF THE CATWALK. HE FELL ON TOP OF THE DOOR. HE FELL ABOUT 0".

May 13, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brandywine Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CHANGING CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER. DROPPED OLD ROLLER ON LEFT HAND CUTTING MIDDLE FINGER AND BREAKING IT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND JOINT (TEN STITCHES).

September 8, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brandywine Enterprises Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS HURRING TO SHUTDOWN OPERATIONS AT END OF DYA. TRIPPED AND FELL AFTER ROUNDING CORNER.

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