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273,095
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2000–2026
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December 7, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee was loading rail car. Employee released brake, then tried to reset brake. Brakes failed. Employee dismounted rail car injuring his left knee.

June 25, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by flying object

The injured was loading a truck using a conveyor when fine material lodged in his eye. He suffered a corneal abrasion and conjunctivitis.

August 1, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE OPERATING F/E LOADER TO CLEAN OUT MATERIALS ON RAMP, EE PUSHED DECLUTCH INSTEAD OF BRAKE JOLTED HIMSELF CAUSING BACK PAIN. TAKEN TO CLINIC 8-1-01 800 AM OBSERVATION ONLY. FOLLOW UP VISIT 8- 6-01-CLINIC ORDERED PHYS. THERAPY WITH LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTIONS. PS OPERATOR WAS WEARING SEAT BELT.

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