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April 19, 1989 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ross L Brown Cut Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CHISLEING ROCK,SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN EYE.SENT TO EYE DR HAD METAL REMOVED JUST CAUSE WAYTERY EYE AND IRRITATION.WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

September 3, 1984 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ross L Brown Cut Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE DILLING STONE WITH JACK HAMMER. DRILL BIT HUNG UP IN STONE AND EMPLOYEE INJURED BACK TRYING TO LOOSEN BIT FROM STONE..PULLING AT AJCK HAMMER.

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