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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 30, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY

Macon Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING GRINDER TO FIX PIN ON POINT SHEAVE ON DROP BALL MACHINE.

July 9, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY

Macon Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A NORTHWEST CRANE AND A DROPBALL TO BREAK OVERSIZE ROCK IN PIT. WHEN A SMALL ROCK CAME BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

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