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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 16, 1995 LA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Winn Rock LLC · Struck by falling object

A LARGE ROCK WAS JAMMED IN THE FEEDER. EMPLOYEE TOOK A BAR AND PRIED BIG ROCK LOOSE, WHEN THE ROCK CAME LOOSE SOME SMALL ROCKS FELL AND JAMMED THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND AGAINST THE METAL SIDIN G.

August 1, 1994 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Winn Rock LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A BELT ON OUR CONVEYOR WITH A BOX CUTTER KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT FOREARM.

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