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2000–2026
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September 7, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Stone Works, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Cleaning stone with hammer & chisel. Piece of stone hit right eye.

April 25, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Stone Works, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Hooked bungee cord to pull guard that was rubbing on block saw blade. Cord came unhooked and hit EE in right eye. Employee felt okay. Three days later, when it was windy, eye became irritated. Went to optometrist on fourth day. Follow up appointment May 5, 2022.

May 3, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Stone Works, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hit right ring finger with 4 lb. hammer while splitting stone. Created gash open to the bone and ligaments. Originally reported on 5-22-2018, but is not showing up in submission list.

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