June 20, 1995
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Dunns Mountain Pink Granite Company Inc · Struck by flying object
CHAIN WAS PLACED THROUGH DRILLED HOLE IN WASTE ROCK AND CRANE WAS LIFTING ROCK WHEN ROCK BROKE AT CHAIN HOOK.GOLF BALL SIZE CHIP BOUNCED OF WALL FACE 15' AWAY AND REDIRECTED TO EMPLOYEE 15' BE YOND.STRUCK IN MID FEMUR NOT BREAKING SKIN BUT CAUSING THROBING.EMPLOYEE WAS X-RAYED AND FOUND TO HAVE NON-DISPLACED HAIRLINE FRACTURE.