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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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August 29, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harrison Construction Co Div/APAC-Tennessee Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PICKING UP SCRAP METAL FROM BACK OF FRANKLIN QUARRY SHOP AND TOSSING IT INTO LOADER BUCKET. ONE PIECE HAD A HOOK-SHAPED END ON IT AND AS HE TOSSED IT INTO LOADER BUCKET, THE HOOK-SHAPED END CAUGHT HIS LEFT WRIST.

March 24, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harrison Construction Co Div/APAC-Tennessee Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was setting up a portable water pump to fill water truck at the quarry. While hooking couplings from hose to pump, he twisted his upper right arm muscle causing a strain.

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