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March 23, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Washington County Highway Department · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING STEEL ON THE HYDRAULIC DRILL, STEEL COUPLING CAME LOOSE FROM THE TOP, FELL STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM. HAD SLIGHT SWELLING & REDNESS SLIGHT BRUISE.

May 2, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY

Washington County Highway Department · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MOVING TRACK DRILL HOSE HUNG UP ON ROCK WHEN HOSE WAS MOVED THE TENSION IN THE HOSE KNOCKED EMPLOYEE TO GROUND INJURING LEFT SHOULDER.

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