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March 11, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Wilmington Materials · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE IGNITED A DESIEL FIRED SANDBLAST SAND DRYER & THE DRYER BACKFLASHED CAUSING SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS FACE AND RIGHT HAND. HE WAS NOT TASK TRAINED TO RUN THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

February 25, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wilmington Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LOADING 100# BAGS OF SANDBLAST SAND ON A CUSTOMER'S TRUCK AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

December 27, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wilmington Materials · Fall from ladders

WHILE DESCENDING AN 8' STEPLADDER, THE EE FELL APPROX. 3' TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING PAIN INHIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER.

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