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August 9, 2021 CT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
CT Superior Stone · Struck by falling object

Employee was unloading stone slabs with overhead crane when a slab fell over and pinned EE to the ground. Co-workers rushed over to lift slab allowing employee to move. Employee was carried to safety then transported by ambulance to hospital.

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