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273,095
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2000–2026
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November 18, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OTHER
IN Limestone Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Excavator operator on stripping crew was stepping down out of the excavator when they felt a pop in left calf area of leg. The employee let their supervisor know and continued to work the remainder of the shift. The injury increased in pain and the employee was sent to the occupational clinic.

July 19, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
IN Limestone Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner experienced a seizure due to low sugar. Miner was removed by ambulance and returned to work the next working day. **Disclosure: I do not know at this time what the miner' s SSN, DOB, and years of experience are at this time. I will update this info when it is obtained.** Thank you.

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