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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 24, 1990 VT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING SLATE WHEN A PIECE BROKE OFF ON THE CORNER OF THE SLATE AND WENT INTO LEFT WRIST.

March 30, 1988 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Global Slate Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPL. SPRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE SPLITTING STONE.

November 16, 1987 VT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN 1IT CLEAVING STONE AND A PIECE OF STEEL LODGED INTO RIGHT PALM.

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