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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 28, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hilty Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding in the quarry an received radiant burn to his upper arms. Employee reported the incident on the morning of the 31st an was seen by local medical clinic. Employee was treated and released to full duty but was given a prescription.

August 31, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was drilling holes to place anchors in concrete. While drilling the hole, the drill bit struck rebar which caused drill housing to rotate, striking the EE in the mouth.

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