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1983–2026
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February 25, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cocke County Highway Dept · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING ON CRUSHER, BURNT BOTH EYES.

November 5, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Cocke County Highway Dept · Struck by flying object

WORKING A QUARRY TRYING TO LOOSEN ROCK THAT WAS WEDGED ROCK CAME LOOSE HITTING EMPLOYEE IN CHEST AND LEG.

November 10, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Cocke County Highway Dept · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING AT QUARRY STEPPED ON ROCK AND ANOTHER FELL HIT FOOT AND SKINNED HEEL.

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