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January 22, 1996 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ecc International · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HITTING FROZEN MATERIAL (ORE) IN A RAIL CAR WITH METAL BAR. THE FROZEN MATEIRAL BROKE FREE AND NIDDLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BAR AND RAIL CAR.

October 17, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ecc International · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATAES HE WAS WORKING ON FLOW INDICATORS CONNECTED TO AMA 415 BIOCIDE LINES. HE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE GEAR [RUBBER GLOVES & A FACE SHIELD]. HE SUFFERED AN ALERGIC REACTION TO THE AM A 415 BIOCIDE.

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