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2000–2026
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May 18, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foreman & employees were cleaning off a wooded area when a tree got hung under a branch. Before they could react, the tree broke free and hit EE on the leg.

January 12, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating drill and rock broke off and hit right hand.

December 7, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was hitting rock and a piece flew up and hit their eye. Employee did have on safety glasses per foreman.

February 17, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking and slipped on the wet ground. As employee was trying to catch themselves, they hurt their right wrist.

September 11, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning work area with blow pipe and it slipped out of their hand and hit head.

September 5, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagles Danburg Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

The quarry crew was putting up the Christmas tree. Employee was tapping on the wedge used to stabilize equipment when a piece of the wedge chipped off and went through pants leg and penetrated leg.

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