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October 2, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Alabama Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was putting track together for saw, he was tightening bolt. Wrench slipped off nut and he fell back onto floor.

February 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Alabama Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to open a box with his pocket knife and the knife slipped and stabbed in palm of left hand

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