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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 17, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DUST CHAMBER WITH A 300 PSI HOSE WHEN THE MALE TO FEMALE CONNECTION SPLIT APART AND THE HOSE STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE.

April 19, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING IN 32 KILN EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE HANDLE TO DIS-INGAUGE THE CLUTCH HANDLE FOR #2 AUX MOTOR. THE COUPLING CAME APART WITH PIECES GOING THROUGH THE GUARD. A PIECE OF SOMETHING HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

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