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February 1, 1984 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by flying object

TWO QUARRYMEN HAD ATTACHED 6\ STAGING SLINGS TO DERRICK. AS SLINGS TIGHTENED THEY CAUGHT ON A LADDER LAYING ON THE STAGING CAUSING THE LADDER TO FLIP OVER THE STAGING RAILING AND STRIKE THE VB VICTIM IN THE MOUTH.

November 23, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 11-21 AFTER 5 WEEKS DISABILITY DUE TO FX RIBS FROM AUTO ACCIDENT.ON 11-23 HE ALLEGES TO HAVE INJURED HIS SIDE.

October 8, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A PIECE OF 2 X 4 AND AGGREVATED A CHRONIC NECK CONDITION.

October 6, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING FRONT END LOADER AND JAMMED HIS KNEE ON THE DASH.

September 14, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

HE WENT TO UPPER LEVEL OF PORTABLE QUARRY STAGING TO ATTCH SLING TO LOAD HOOK. STAGING TEETERED. HE THOUGHT IF MIGHT TIP OVER SO HE JUMPED 6 FT. TO THE GROUND.

August 8, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON AIR TRACK DRILL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

June 6, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL BRUISING HIS SHOULDER.A

May 7, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLACING GROUT BOX. BOX STRUCK A PIECE OF STONE THAT TIPPED ONTO HIS FOOT.

April 13, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by flying object

EE ATTACHED CAP TO COMPRESSED AIR LINE TURNED ON AIR TO CHECK FOR LEAKS, TURNED OFF AIR. CAP BLEW OFF STRIKING HIS KNEE.

January 25, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rock Of Ages Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE\S GLOVE BECAME CAUGHT IN SLING CHAIN HOOK AS IT WAS BEING TIGHTENED. HIS FINGER BECAME PINCHED.

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