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June 11, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fendley Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF GRANITE FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.

March 27, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Fendley Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

PIECE OF GRANITE HIT RIGHT EYE WHILE EMPL USING BURNER ON QUARRY LEDGE.

March 31, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Fendley Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING ON TOP OF BLOCK BEING LIFTED, CHAIN TIGHTENED AND GRANITE BLOCK TWISTED. EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE, WAS THROWN OFF BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF ROCK, AT WHICH TIME HE JUMPED AND A P IECE OF GRANITE3HIT HIM ON THE ANKLE.

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