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1983–2026
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July 15, 1991 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPL WAS SITTING INSIDE CRUSHER SWINGING SLEDGEHAMMER TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON CRUSHER. WHEN HE HURT BACK.

March 6, 1991 KY · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A POCKET KNIFE TO CUT A HOLE IN A SAFETY BELT THAT IS USED WITH A GARNER DENVER AIR TRACK DRILL WHEN THE BLADE OF THE KNIFE CLOSED AND CUT THE INDEX FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND REQUI RING 3 STITCHES.

March 27, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS LOOSENING ROCK ON RIP RAP MACHINE WITH WRECKING BAR WHEN ANOTHER ROCK ROLLED FROM TOP & LANDED ON HAND. IT SMASHED LEFT HADN & TOOK SEVERAL LAYERS OF SKIN OFF LEFT WRIST.

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