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July 7, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
M & S Stone Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was palletizing stone from the conveyor belt when a piece of stone started to fall off of the belt. The employee atttempted to catch the stone so it would not hit his leg, in doing this he strained his back.

May 17, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
M & S Stone Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was working approx. 20 feet from where fork truck was removing stone when a piece of stone approx. 8" in diameter flew from the fork truck and struck employee in the right hip. No first aid was required. Bruising occured and a minimal amount of swelling and tenderness.

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