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Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 12, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

C W Matthews Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN REAR DUMP WAITING TO GET LOADED, WHEN SHOVEL BACKED INTO REAR DUMP.

May 10, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

C W Matthews Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING UP UNDER JAW CRUSHER AND HE STATES THAT A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HARD HAT AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.

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