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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 4, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator MACHINERY
Unimin Georgia Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJ PULLED LOWER BACK WHILE USING A CABLE RATCHET TO MOVE THE FLOATING MUDCAT

February 17, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Unimin Georgia Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS USING A WALK BEHIND DITCH WITCH, THAT HAD BEEN RENTED FOR USE TO DIG A TRENCH FOR A UNDERGROUND WATER LINE AND ELECTRICAL LINE. THE DITCH WITCH SLIPPED INTO A DITCH WHILE IN OPERATION, EE OPERATOR TRIED TO STOP THE WALK BEHIND MACHINARY AND INJURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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