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September 19, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Materials Company · Struck by falling object

LIFTING A 300 LB METAL BOX TO BE INSTALLED IN CHUTE WITH BACK HOE BUCKET & CHAIN. BOX WAS NOT HANGING STRAIGHT AFTER PICKING IT UP 3 FT., ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN BOX WHEN THE BACK END CAME LOO SE, BOX SLID DOWN LEG & STRUCK TOP OF RIGHT FOOT, BREAKING 1 BONE & CHIPPING ANOTHER.

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