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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 31, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harrison Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

REMOVING GEAR BOX FROM CONVEYOR SHAFT WITH A HAMMER AND CHISEL WHEN ROCK FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM IN FOREHEAD. HE RECEIVED A CUT THAT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

March 10, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harrison Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EDGE OF THE BELT WAS CAUGHT. WHILE USING A PRY BAR TO DISLODGE THE BELT, THE PRY BAR CAME DOWN AND STRUCK EE IN THE NOSE.

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