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August 7, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mix Inc · Struck against stationary object

Was installing a shaft in head pulley. Grabbed shaft bar where shaft had been cut for a key way with sharp edges. Got finger nail bound in the key way and cut finger nail. Part of the nail had been cut free so the employee opted to have doctor take the rest of the nail off.

April 18, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ready Mix Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SLIGHT MUSCLE STRAIN FROM STUMBLING OVER FIRE HOSE WHILE FILLING A WATER TANK.

September 10, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Ready Mix Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LEG INJURY/OPEN CUT WOUND. WE HAD FLY ROCK FROM BLAST THAT CAUSED INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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