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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 9, 2002 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gorman Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING RUBBER PROTECTORS WITH A UTILITY KNIFE ON THE DRY DECK AND LACERATED PALM OF HIS RT. HAND REQUIRING STITCHES.

February 22, 2002 CT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gorman Aggregates Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO REMOVE STONE JAMMED INCONVEYOR, HAND SLIPPED/LACERATED HIS LEFT PINKY FINGER.

May 24, 2001 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gorman Aggregates Llc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER PUTTING PIPE TOGETHER, SAID HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA.

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