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February 14, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Campbell County Highway Department · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS USING A METAL BAR TRYING TO UNCLOG THE HOPPER ON THE CRUSHER. THE METAL BAR SLIPPED ON THE ROCK AND EE FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND. THIS ACCIDENT CAUSED CRUSHED LEFT WRIST AND CUTS ON T HE FACE.

August 24, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Campbell County Highway Department · Struck by flying object

JAW CRUSHER WAS HUNG UP WITH A LARGE ROCK. HE WAS BREAKING THE ROCK TO FREE THE CRUSHER. A SMALL ROCK FLEW OUT STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LEG- BRUSING IT. JUST A BRUISE.

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