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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 14, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexington Quarry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on screens when he turned and twisted his left ankle and bruised his right elbow.

May 12, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexington Quarry Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE noticed rock jam in crusher. EE stopped crusher to remove rock. He picked up rock (about 30 lbs) and later felt back pain in lower back.

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