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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 15, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Producers Inc · Struck by falling object

When employee was cleaning the plugged chute a rock fell on his foot above the steel toe and bruised it. Doctor said to stay off it for a day and could return to work on Friday, 8/17/2012. There was no production at the plant so employee did not return until Monday, 8/20/2012.

March 25, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Producers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES: LOADING HOLES WITH WET BAGS TO DRY THEM. SPLITTING TOP BAG WITH POCKET KNIFE AND THE KNIFE BLADE SLIPPED OUT OF THE BAG AND CUT THE BACK OF MY LEFT HAND.

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