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March 21, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Penny's Concrete, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Removing head pulley from conveyor - chain came off and smashed fingers between the head pulley and metal bar. Fractures/cut to fingers 3 & 4 on left hand requiring stitches.

February 15, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penny's Concrete, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN GOING DOWN THE STEPS AT DESOTO PIT LOCATION SCALE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOCKING OUT. IT IS OUR BEST GUESS THE INJURY OCCURRED EARLIER WHILE SHOVELING.

June 15, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Penny's Concrete, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING CHAIN LOOSE WITH CUTTING TORCH, CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT HIS HEAD, PINNING HIM. HE HAD TO BE CUT FREE.

June 8, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penny's Concrete, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

WHILE DOING DREDGE REPAIR, EMPLOYEE PULLED WRENCH UNDER OBJECT WITH SLAG EDGES WHICH CUT INTO TOP OF RIGHT HAND.

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