EMPLOYEE WAS UNTHAWING WATER LINE AND WHILE TRYING TO GET THE LINE APART, THE AIR FROM COMPRESSOR TURNED ON BREAKING LINE IN HALF, THE LINE SWUNG AND HIT INJURED IN CHEST AND FACE AREA.
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January 2, 1992
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
November 15, 1990
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEAVING ROCK AND THE CLEAVING CENTER POPPED OUT OF THE CREVICE AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD.
Global Slate Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING UP RUBBISH WITH OEPRATED SHOVEL ADN A PIECE OF STONE KICKED BACK AND CAME THROUGH THE WINDOW AND CUT INJURED'S THUMB.
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