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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Harold L Rutherford

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June 10, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Moulton Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT HEAD BOX ON LIME MILL SLIPPED AND FELL AND STRUCK HEAD ON THE WAY DOWN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE HIT BUT ANYWAY CAUSED A SCRATCH ON FOREHEAD AND EMPLOYEE WAS DIZZY.

May 12, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Moulton Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects

GREASE ON BOTTOM OF FOOT CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND FALL ON CATWALK OF CRANE CAUSING HIS LEFT EAR TO BE CUT.

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