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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 21, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING HANDRAIL FROM A PLATFROM WITH A CUTTING TORCH. THE HAND RAIL FELL ON HIS FOOT.

May 23, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE BRAOKE AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD.

May 8, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLITTING ROCK WITH AN AIRHAMMER WHEN IT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FRACTURE AND CUT FINGER.

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