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1983–2026
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August 21, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White Camellia Granite Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

95149ED WAS TRIMMING A BLOCK AND AS THE BLOCK BROKE IT DROPPED DOWN 3 INCHES, AND LODGED IN HIS RIGHT FOOT IN BETWEEN THE TWO BLOCKS.

March 5, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White Camellia Granite Company · Struck by flying object

HOLDING A CLEAVER WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF, SHOT UP AND SHOT INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF INJURED'S FACE.

October 21, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White Camellia Granite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO PUSH ROCKS INTO THE WATER CAUSING A STRAIN ON RIGHT LOWER BACK.

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