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October 3, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A A Will Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing bolts on the cutting edge of the loader and sliced his left index finger. He received 7 stitches. He has returned to work today.

September 1, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A A Will Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was tightening a bolt on the screen and the wrench slipped and cut his finger on mental. His right ring finger was fractured and required 8 stitches.

December 8, 2003 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A A Will Sand & Gravel Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURY TO HIS RIGHT HAND RING FINGER, FIXING THE V BELTS ON THE BRICK SAND SCREW WASHER.

June 7, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A A Will Sand & Gravel Corp · Struck by flying object

POUNDING A WEDGE BOLT INTO THE 3/8-5/8 SCREENER, PIECE OF RUST FROM THE WEDGE BOLT SHOT INTO RIGHT EYE.

September 6, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A A Will Sand & Gravel Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS A PIPE ON THE SCREENING PLANT WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL. BROKE HISRIGHT RING FINGER TRYING TO BREAK THE FALL. EE HAD NO LOST TIME AT TIME OF INJURY. LATER ON FING ER STARTED TO BOTHER HIM WENT OUT ON WC 1/23/01 HAD SURGERY

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