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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 17, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilty Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning on a socket head screwdriver when he felt a pop in his right triceps. The employee was tightening a hose clamp.

December 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to take a belt off motor. He thought the motor was stopping. When the belt popped off, the motor gained momemtum throwing the pry bar into employee's face causing a laceration. He received 20 stitches.

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