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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 20, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Medusa-Citadel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE WORKING INSLDE CLINKER COOLER WIND BLOWN MATERIAL ENTERED RIGHT EYE CAUSING IRRITATION AND MILD CHEMICAL BURNS.

April 1, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Medusa-Citadel Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON VACATION, BUT DURING VISIT TO PLANT HAD A FATAL HEART ATTACK.

July 2, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Medusa-Citadel Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS REPLACING VALVE ON TOP OF BULK CEMENT SILOS WHEN WIND BLOWN MATERIAL ENTERED EYE. HE DID NOT REPORT INJURY TO FIRST AID FOR ATTENTION & FOLLOWING DAY EYE WAS IRRITATED. DR INDICATE D NO EVIDENCE OF MATERIAL. MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED FOR IRRITATION.

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