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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 27, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rainbow Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on first day of training. Sledge hammer slipped off chisel and smashed finger against rock.

August 1, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rainbow Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was splitting stone when another employee lost control of the stone he was splitting. The stone rolled down hill landing on first employee's foot cause the breaking of 3 toes.

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