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November 8, 2005 KS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
H J Born Stone Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was affected by smoke while removing liners from finish mill. Miner was taken under his own power to the hospital where he was treated with fluids. i.v.

July 8, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H J Born Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE INJURY. THE EE SAYS THAT HE WAS LIFTING A LARGE STONE. HE CLAIMED TO THE INSURANCE PEOPLE THAT HE HAD DONE SO FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BUT HE HAD ONLY BEEN EMPLOYED ABOUT 5 WKS. ALL OF OUR LARGE STONES ARE LIFTED BY CRANE OR FORKLIFT. WE THINK THIS IS TO BE A POSSIBLE HOME INJURY.

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