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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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June 17, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cutting Edge Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the catwalk. EE had a wrench in one hand and an impact drill in the other. Employee was loosening a nut/bolt (one handed), the wrench slipped and hit employee in the mouth/tooth.

January 21, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cutting Edge Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing bucket teeth on a 922 Loader when a piece of tooth broke off while hitting it with a hammer. The piece of tooth penetrated the upper left leg of the employee which needed to be removed and stitch up

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