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1983–2026
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July 16, 1990 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

SECURED CHAIN AROUND ROCK TO BE PULLED FROM CRUSHER/FEEDER.FAILED TO MOVE AWAY FROM CHAIN FAR ENOUGH AS TRUCK PULLED OFF,CHAIN SLID DOWN ROCK AND CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN ROCK HE WAS STANDING ON AN D THE CHAIN.

July 22, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS DRIVING PAYHAULER AND DUMPING ON SURGE PILE. THE EDGE OF THE SURGE PILE GAVE AWAY.

July 9, 1987 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS DRI5ING A FORK-LIFT,TOWING QUARRY TRUCK TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS-AS HE DROVE ALONG APIECE OF TRASH BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

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