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August 7, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Chestatee Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING GRINDER. HANDLE OF GRINDER HIT EE IN CHIN. WHEEL HIT SAFETY GLASSES WHICH CUT NOSE.

March 18, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Chestatee Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING TALC WITH AIRHAMMER. THE AIR HAMMER WENT THROUGH AND CRUSHED RIGHT GREAT TOE WITH CUT UNDERNEATH.

May 25, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Chestatee Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STEEL HE HAD HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON BUT THE STEEL ENTERED AT AN ANGLE WHERE THE GLASSES DO NOT PROTECT

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