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1983–2026
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October 22, 1985 MA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barretto Granite Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SPLITTING A PIECE OF GRANITE WHEN A PIECE OPENED AND DROPPED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT PINNING IT UNDER THE STONE AND FRACTURING HIS BIG TOE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE ON HIS SAFETY BOOTS.

March 18, 1983 MA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barretto Granite Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF A CRANE, EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN PADS ON THE CRANE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL ONTO THE GRANITE LEDGE BELOW HIM.

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