EE SLIPPED ON ICE PATCH. GRABBED DOOR KNOB TO CATCH HIMSELF & TORE BICEP TENDON.
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Sweetwater Garnet Inc · Fall onto or against objects
February 21, 2002
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sweetwater Garnet Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STANDING 5' UP MOVING EQUIPMENT W/CHAINS. HE GRABBED A PIECE OF STEEL TO HOLD HIS BALANCE. THE WELDS ON THE STEEL BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED WITH ALL WEIGHT O N RIGHT FOOT. BROKE HEEL BONE IN 2 PLACES.
September 10, 2001
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sweetwater Garnet Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING A PIECE OF 2 1/2 X 2 1/2 ANGLE IRON IN VICE. IRON SLIPPED OUT OF VICE AND STRUCK RIGHT KNEE.
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