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July 8, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was tending to water pump in quarry pit when a side of the pit gave way (heavy rain storm). A piece of rock slit his right hand in the thumb area cutting a deep gash.

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