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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 15, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY

Wells-Lamson Quarry Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MR HALE WAS HELPING TO CHAIN AND TURN A PIECE OD GRANITE AND WHEN THE STONE WAS LIFTED A CHUNK BROKE OFF THE LARGE PIECE OF GRANITE AND FELL STRIKING MR. HALE IN THE CHEST. M HALE WAS ABOVE TH E QUARRY (NOT IN THE QUARRY) WHEN THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HE WAS IN THE YARD WHERE THE STONE IS PLACED AFTER BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE QUARRY ITSELF.

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