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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 19, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Blue Water Industries · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Called into MSHA emergency line on 10/19/17. EE found unconscious - called 911 transported by ambulance to ER-released.

March 16, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Blue Water Industries · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee operating CAT truck, moving shot rock from lower level of quarry to upper field for stockpile. Cat truck went over the wall into lower level.

June 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was struck on the right shoulder with a stick by another employee who was mad at the S.N.P. causing him bodily harm. (X-ray & treatment) Per foreman the ER Dr stated it was knocked out of socket & he popped it back in. Referred to family Dr if further treatment needed.

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