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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 18, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee said a rock struck their thumb while greasing. Was seen at hospital in and put on light duty for 3 days. When employee was questioned on 4/20/2022 about conflicting statements, employee resigned.

February 27, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck against a moving object

He was backing up a D-9 Dozer, ran over a rock. He said it pulled his neck.

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