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1983–2026
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April 20, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
New York Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING A PIECE OF LIMEROCK STONE SEAMED APART AND A ROCK FELL ON R FOOT INJURING TOES ON SAME FOOT

November 4, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
New York Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING 6Y SPLITTER WHEN A PIECE OF STONE CAME OF A LARGER STONE AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD, CAUSING HIS HEAD TO BE CUT OPEN AND BRUISED. THE CUT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

October 3, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
New York Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING BLOCK 5ND AIR HOSE ON DRILL BLEW OFF.

June 22, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
New York Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PALLETIZING ROCKS FROM SPLITER & HE HAD HIS HAND IN THE WAY WHEN THE GUIDE RETURNED. RESULT WAS BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS IN HIS HAND.

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