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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 2, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thompson Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was at the pump station, to load water truck. The employee was using a pocket knife to cut a garden hose when employee's hand slipped and employee stabbed self in the opposite hand. The left hand required stitches.

July 27, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thompson Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning out a blockage in the surge tunnel a large rock fell against the pry bar employee was using causing it to hit employee's chin.

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