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273,193
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2000–2026
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July 31, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine's Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rock being pushed on chopper roller made contact with next rock as employee reached for second rock to move it. Finger caught in between.

July 21, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine's Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was placing rock on roller feed table and a sharp edge of the rock lacerated his finger.

May 16, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine's Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

5/16 employee was working to move track on eq - reported strain next day 5/17. Rested thru weekend. 5/20 reported need for dr as pain was still significant. Dr put employee on light lifting. Ultrasound 5/21. Recheck appt 5/23. Diagnosis as abdominal wall strain. Return to full duty with prescription. No restrictions.

August 20, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Pine's Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Rock fell off chopping table onto foot. Broke two toes and required four stitches.

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