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August 29, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a piece of pipe stable on the ground with his foot while a co-worker was hitting the pipe with a sledge hammer. The pipe came loose from under employee's foot & bounced up hitting the top of his foot. Swelling did occur & employee complained of stabbing pain.

July 15, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS SETTING UP A DRILL WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOOK A WRENCH AND HIT IT AGAINST THE GROUND CAUSING A ROCK TO FLY UP AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

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