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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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February 20, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
QUARRIES INC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was ascending ladder & twisted right ankle.

September 18, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

While attempting to remove a pipe fitting the pipe wrench slipped, striking them on the top of the left foot

July 13, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Quarries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

The employee never reported illness to supervisors. Left workplace. Later said, sick due to the heat. Requested medical excuse from the employee, so the report could be filed if applicable. Employee failed to provide to date 8/02/2023.

June 14, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Chain smashed fingers on a right-left hand. The accident occurred on the ledge. EE was pulling stone. EE had fingers between the chain and the clamp. EE was flown to Augusta.

January 18, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a scaling bar tool when the tool slipped and crushed EE's right index finger on the automatic thermal burner frame.

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