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1983–2026
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June 22, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS RU3NING BACKHOE AND FELT SOMETHING FLY INTO HIS EYE

March 28, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS GRINDING ON METAL WHEN PIECE FLEW INTO EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

March 25, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPERATING KOMATSU DOZER ALONG SIDE THE QUARRY WHEN THE DIRT CAVED IN & CAME DOWN ON HIM HE WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT BUT ROCK & DIRT THAT HAD BROKEN THRU DOOR INJURED HIS LEFT SHOULDER

February 5, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS REMOVING A NUT FROM AN AIR RACHET AND STUCK HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER INSIDE TO GET IT OUT THE RACHET FIRED AND DROVE THE NUT INTO HIS FINGER

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