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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 26, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lorusso-Bristol Stone Corporation · Struck by flying object

Was grinding with a portable grinder and had a piece of debris enter eye under safety glasses.

February 26, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lorusso-Bristol Stone Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

cutting metal with a torch inside the 7 foot crusher, the torch lit pants on fire causing a burn to lower leg

March 29, 2011 MA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Lorusso-Bristol Stone Corporation · Flash burns (welding)

Welding on a feeder in tight location, did not pull welding shield down fast enough. Received a welding flash.

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