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July 20, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Struck by flying object

While the operator of the P.C. 400 was moving it he heard loud noise, then he turned to see and a piece of metal bounced off the wall and hit him.

March 8, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

While welding on track of PC 400, then chipping weld, a piece of hot weld flew up under his safety glasses and into his eye.

March 2, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Struck by flying object

While grinding a piece of metal a little piece came under safety glasses into his eye.

August 17, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager MACHINERY
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was using jackhammer when vibrations caused loose cracked rock to fall. He tried to get out of the way, but was too late. One large rock fell and hit him on the elbow, causing swelling and a small cut. EE is awaiting his surgery date for a pinched nerve.

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