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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 16, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING 4IPER BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE WHEN IT SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEG. 1" CUT ABOUT 5" ABOVE RIGHT KNEE CAP APPROX 3/4" DEEP. REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 8, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GR9ASING BACKHOE BUCKET WHEN THE HOSE KICKED BACK STRIKING HIM ABOUT THE FACE AND LEFT EYE SEVERAL TIMES.

June 18, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BR9AKING TOOTH SHANKS OFF WITH SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE S RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE KNEE.

September 7, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS OFF OF THE CYCLONE PUMP & THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT LEG.

May 29, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL TRYING TO TAKE OUT PLUG FROM TOP OF GASOLINE TANK.PIPE WRENCH HE WAS USING AS LEVERAGE SLIPPED AND HE FELL FROM TANK SUPPORT FRAME.HE LANDED ON RIGHT FOOT AND FELL OVER.

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