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1983–2026
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October 3, 1995 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Brick Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP POLYEHTYLENE COVERING A STOCK PILE. EMPLOYEE GOT FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS REFERRED TO PIEDMONT FAMILY PRACTICE FOR REMOVAL OF TE FOREIGN OBJECT.

June 21, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Forterra Brick, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE USED BODY TO TRY TO HEAVE DOOR OPEN ON TRUCK DID NOT HAVE DOOR FULLY UNLATCHED EXCESS FORCE OF BODY ON TRUCK DOOR BRUISED RIBS

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