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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 12, 2016 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Rock LLC · Struck by falling object

carrying a piece of pipe to scrap bin. EE dropped it and it rolled on EE's right foot.

August 26, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winn Rock LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down steps from crusher house and slipped and fell.

April 24, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Winn Rock LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It is suspected that the miner had a heart attack. Autopsy to be performed to determine cause of death.

April 22, 2004 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Winn Rock LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRIVING ON THE LEVEE WHEN A LIMB FROM A TREE POPPED HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

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