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June 20, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Padilla Sand & Gravel Redi-Mix Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was changing screen on wash plant. He threw old screen off of deck and strained elbow. Accident was not recordable until 6-29-05 when he was placed on restricted duty.

November 21, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Padilla Sand & Gravel Redi-Mix Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A RAZOR KNIFE TO CUT CONVEYER BELTING. THE BLADE BROKE CAUSING THE KNIFE TO SLIP AND CUT THE EE'S HAND BELOW THE THUMB. LACERATION REQUIRED 4 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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