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273,193
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2000–2026
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April 14, 2008 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dixie Clay Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding on the Mill 1 dryer, wearing safety glasses and a splinter piece of slag entered his eye.

February 26, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dixie Clay Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PUT HIS HAND ON A BAG ON THE DECK TO ADJUST A BAG. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF BAG ONTO THE ROLLERS, CUTTING HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. HE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES.

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