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2000–2026
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August 27, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Struck by falling object

Dropped a heavy piece of slate on his foot. It landed on top of his foot behind the steel toe. Caused a contusion and fracture of the left foot.

February 13, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STACKING LARGE PIECES OF SLATE ON A PALLET. FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF SLATE. FINGER IS FRACTURED.

August 8, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING LIFTING HOOKS TO LIFT SLATE. SLATE CUT LEFT WRIST REQUIRING STITCHES.

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