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1983–2026
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May 25, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Adamsville Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON THE SAND CLASSIFIER WITH A RATCHET WRENCH, AND PULLED HIS LUNGAWAY FROM HIS CHEST CAVITY AND TORE A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS LUNG.

November 19, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Adamsville Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A RUBBER BELT FOR CONVEYOR WITH A KNIFE & KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS THUMB

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