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273,193
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2000–2026
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April 23, 2024 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Stony Creek Quarry Corporation · Struck against a moving object

FEL Komatsu 500 backed into Ford fuel truck. Fuel truck driver jammed thumb on impact.

December 22, 2018 CT · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stony Creek Quarry Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee carrying welding cable when EE slipped a little and pulled muscle in lower back.

November 4, 2014 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stony Creek Quarry Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Worker fell off stone he was splitting landed on his face jammed his neck

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