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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 16, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Killough Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT DOWN SMALL TREE WHEN IT FELL TOWARDS HIM STRIKING HIM.

June 23, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Killough Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON CATWALK ON CRUSHER WHEN CRUSHER THREW ROCK OUT AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD AND FACIAL AREA.

January 5, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Killough Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING EXTENTION BUCKET OF 988 B. THE CHAIN BROKE CAUSING EXTENSION TO SWING SIDEWAYS INTO EMPLOYEE.

April 7, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Killough Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REHOOKING DRILL TO COMPRESSOR AT AN ANGLE TO TONGUE HE DID SEE TRACK OF DRILL HIT TONGUE KNOCKING IT ONTO HIS RIGHT FOOT.

July 14, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
Killough Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WELDING ON CONVEYOR AND WAS CHIPING SLAG.

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