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2000–2026
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October 22, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman OTHER
Blue Ribbon Quarries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee was feeling dizzy while preparing for daily work. This resulted in the Supervisor calling an ambulance. Employee was sent to the hospital for evaluation for high heart rate. Employee was released and sent home with no loss time.

November 15, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Blue Ribbon Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was drilling with a drill press and glove was caught in drill causing twisting of left hand.

November 8, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Blue Ribbon Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BLOCK AND CHAIN HOLE BROKE OFF PIECE OF ROCK AND THAT PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM ON THE ARM.

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