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2000–2026
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July 1, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Casella Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee wrapped a chain around a large stone to dislodge it from the jaw crusher. Attached it to a loader, pulled, and chain broke and hit him on his left upper foot.

November 1, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Casella Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was clearing a conveyor, which had been shutdown. A running conveyor caught a piece of loose clothing and ripped it from his body. EE suffered abrasions to his back and left flank area, when his shirts and coat were torn off.

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