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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 22, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
King Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over to pick up something and got knot in stomach.

July 11, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
King Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner smashed his right index finger with a hammer 1-2 stitches were required

October 13, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
King Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

BURNED LEG WHILE USING A CUTTING TORCH. WENT TO DR. PUT SALVE ON BURN AND WRAPPED IT. WENT BACK 2 TIMES PUT SALVE ON AND WRAPPED IT. DEC. 17 CUT SOME DEAD SKIN OFF.

June 23, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
King Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

FELL FROM LOADER. HEAD, NECK, SHOULDER AND BACK WAS XRAYED AT HOSPITAL. APPEARS TO BE NO BROKEN BONES.

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