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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 29, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was using a screwdriver when it slipped & stabbed him in the thumb.

September 27, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was using a crowbar when it came down a hit him in the head. He was taken to the hospital where he had to have staples.

May 25, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A piece of metal chipped off the hammer and hit EE in the chest.

March 21, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A DOOR LATCH ON COMPANY WATER TRUCK WHILE USING A WRENCH. IT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO HIS HIS FOREARM ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL. THIS CAUSED A CUT REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES

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