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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 30, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Macon Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING GRINDER TO FIX PIN ON POINT SHEAVE ON DROP BALL MACHINE.

July 9, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Macon Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A NORTHWEST CRANE AND A DROPBALL TO BREAK OVERSIZE ROCK IN PIT. WHEN A SMALL ROCK CAME BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

June 24, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Macon Construction Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE MAN WAS WELDING WHEN HE DISCALDED THE REMAINING PART OF THE WELDING ROD IT FELL INTO HIS BOOT. RESULTING IN ABOUT A TWO INCH SQUARE 3RD DEGRTEE BURN ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

June 24, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Macon Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

RE HAUL CABLE B9OKE AND A STRAND OF CABLE FLEW THROUGH THE AIR AND HIT HIM IN THE LEG.

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