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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 1, 1984 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by flying object

TWO QUARRYMEN HAD ATTACHED 6\ STAGING SLINGS TO DERRICK. AS SLINGS TIGHTENED THEY CAUGHT ON A LADDER LAYING ON THE STAGING CAUSING THE LADDER TO FLIP OVER THE STAGING RAILING AND STRIKE THE VB VICTIM IN THE MOUTH.

April 13, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by flying object

EE ATTACHED CAP TO COMPRESSED AIR LINE TURNED ON AIR TO CHECK FOR LEAKS, TURNED OFF AIR. CAP BLEW OFF STRIKING HIS KNEE.

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