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Employee lost forearm in machine; now he fights to recover


December 2, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Safety training

During safety training, it’s often difficult to counter some workers’ “it won’t happen to me” attitudes. Perhaps you can get their attention with this story of a man’s recovery after losing his forearm in a machine at work.

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Leg caught in equipment; doctors have to amputate on site


October 24, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

A 20-year-old worker’s leg got caught in a machine used to drill holes.

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