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1983–2026
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March 2, 1994 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT FROM UNDER RIP RAP SCREEN. THE GRIZZLIES AT THE TOP OF RIP RAP SCREEN GOT STOPPED UP. THIS MADE THE MATERIAL BACK-UP ON #2 CONVEYOR, CAUSING MATERIAL TO FALL TO THE GROUND OVER THE SIDE OF THE CONV. A FALLING ROCK HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARD HAT. WHICH RESULTED IN A STRAINED MUSCLE IN HIS NECK.

May 26, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK BACKED UP 2N APRON FEEDER EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROCK THAT HAD BACKED UPON FEEDER ROCK FELL FROM TOP THAT WAS HUNG-UP & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HAND T HIS RESULTED IN A BURSTED BLOOD VESSEL IN THE PALM OF HIS HAN8

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