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April 22, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A contractor employee, (NBS Industrial Services LLC - MSHA ID #C6519), was performing clean up duties. The employee was pushing a shovel when EE's hand began to burn and EE was unable to fully move EE's right wrist. The employee was taken to the ER where EE was examined and told to follow up with an orthopedic.

November 3, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The injured employee was throwing away scrap metal (metal, rollers, etc.) into a dumpster. The employee had the truck parked next to the dumpster. When they went to throw something in, they said they "felt a pop in their back". The employee was taken to the hospital for examination. The doctor stated it was back spasms.

June 10, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
E Dillon & Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went for annual hearing test, showed hearing loss, was re-tested and continued to show a hearing loss over 25 dB.

June 2, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was assisting on stemming a shot by raking material from an excavator bucket into the holes. EE claims EE's right shoulder popped. EE continued working until the job was complete. EE then got in a haul truck to move material and said while EE was being loaded, the truck shook and EE's shoulder began hurting more.

May 1, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Struck by falling object

The injured employee was assisting to unstop the box above the 5 1/2 crusher. The material shifted and a rock spilled out of the box striking the employee on the hard hat and shoulder. The employee was taken to the hospital where they were examined. It was determined the employee had a concussion and shoulder contusion.

January 31, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
E Dillon & Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A contractor employee (NBD Industrial Services LLC - MSHA ID # C6519), was installing a wedge into the crusher by using a hammer to drive it in. The hammer head slipped off the wedge, causing EE's left index finger to get caught between the hammer handle and a beam. EE was taken to the ER where EE was treated for a finger fracture and laceration.

July 17, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
E Dillon & Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went for annual hearing test, showed hearing loss, was re-tested and continued to show a hearing loss

September 9, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
E Dillon & Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was palletizing product, while picking up a bag of product EE's finger became caught between the belt and roller. The employee pulled hand free and removed the glove and saw the injury. The employee was treated on site and then taken to the hospital for further treatment and examinations. Left hand, middle finger fracture and cut.

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