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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 3, 2015 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Burton Stone · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking the grounds at the crusher and stepped on a rock and his ankle twisted on him and it broke.

July 19, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Burton Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a claw hammer. Employee hit himself on face with claw hammer below eye. Doctor glued & put strips on cut, gave antibiotics. Doctor said employee could return back to work but i told him to take off the rest of day because of heat.

January 17, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burton Stone · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHANGING OFF ROAD DUMP TRUCK TIRE WHEN TIRE FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S LEG.

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