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April 18, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
A & C Products Inc · Struck by flying object

While using a cutting torch to blow holes in pipe support for hand rail on pump float, a small piece of steel became lodged in EE's right eye. EE was wearing dark wrap around glasses. EE lost 1 1/2 hrs. of work while going to the Dr. EE returned to work the next day with no problems.

March 18, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & C Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING O-RING ON BLOW BY TUBE ON LOADER ENGINE, WHILE STEPPING OFF OF LOADER CAUGHT LEFT HAND RING FINGER ON LADDER RIPPING RING OFF, LACERATING FINGER THAT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES. NO LOST TIME

April 16, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & C Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON DREDGE. TOOL SLIPPED PINNING OR JAMMING RIGHT HAND AGAINST A METAL OBJECT.

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