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1983–2026
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May 16, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Tenn-Luttrell Lime Company · Struck by falling object

INDIVIDUAL WAS REMOVING KILN BRICK WITH AIR HAMMER BRICK FELL OUT AND HIT INJURED ON SHOULDER

March 30, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Tenn-Luttrell Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INDIVIDUAL HAD COMPLETED SANDING OPERATION ON BAGGER SPOUTS.AS HE WAS STEPPING UP FROM BAGGER AREA HE HIT START SWITCH AND HYDRATED LIME SPRAYED IN HIS FACE.

July 13, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tenn-Luttrell Lime Company · Struck by falling object

USING JACK HAMM9R TO REMOVE BRICK LINING FROM LIME KILN.WHEN BRICK WAS RELEASED PRESSURE ON REMAINING CIRCLE OF BRICK AND THEY FELL.INDIVIDUAL JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY BUT REACHED BACK FOR THE JA CK HAMMER AND W5S STRUCK ON RIGHT HAND WITH BRICK.

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