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1983–2026
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July 15, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAMMER IN ORDER TO BREAK UP LARGE PIECES OF STONE. A PIECE OF STONE BURST THRU PLEXIGLASS SHIELD STRIKIGN EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EYE.

June 22, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO TRIM MUD FLAP ON TRUCK. HE WAS USING LEFT HAND TO HOLD FLAP AND CUTTING WITH THE RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WITH THE UTILITY KNIFE AND CUT THE THUMB AREA OF THE LEFT HAND.

May 21, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER TRUCK ADJUSTING NUT AND WRENCH SLIPPED OUT OF HAND.

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