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Years on record
1983–2026
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May 18, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Adams Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

WAS AT ADAMS QUARRY AT JENKINS, KY WHEN A BLOCK PALLET FELL FROM THE TRUCK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.

January 30, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Adams Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HITACHI MOVING LIMESTONE FROM AROUND CONVEYOR LEGS SO THEY COULD BE EXPOSED. HE GOT OFF OF HIS EQUIPMENT TO CHECK JOB AND PILE SLID IN ON HIM ENGULFING HIM IN LIMESTONE GRAVEL UP TO HIS NECK.

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