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April 23, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped on steps where limestone dust had accumulated. While reaching for handrail to prevent falling, EE dislocated EE's right shoulder.

February 5, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner demonstrated a standard threshold shift during hearing testing conducted on 2/5/2026.

January 16, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED WHEN EXITING FROM EE'S PERSONAL VEHICLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE OFFICE. SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE SCALP AND BRAIN BLEEDS WERE DETECTED WITH A BRAIN SCAN.

October 21, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING SCREENS A TOOL FELL FROM AN EMPLOYEE'S GRIP AND HIT ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH. THE LIP LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 28, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by falling object

DEBRIS FELL INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE WHEN REMOVING AN ITEM FROM AN UPPER SHELF. SUFFERED ABRASIONS TO THE EYE.

March 25, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on concrete pad while loading product for a customer and landed on left knee and hand. Swelling and pain in left hand and knee.

January 24, 2024 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner demonstrated a standard threshold shift during hearing testing conducted on 1/24/24.

January 30, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While descending a ladder, employee slipped and struck rib cage against the ladder. Employee initially refused medical attention, but decided to get seen on 2/1/2023. Doctor performed x-rays on ribs/abdomen and confirmed there was no breaks, only bruising. Doctor note states employee can return to work with no limitations on 2/6/2023.

March 11, 2021 VT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling around the plant for several hours. Felt discomfort later in the day in left shoulder area. Initially self-treated with OTC anti-inflammatories. Sought medical advice when pain and discomfort was not subsiding. Started physical therapy on 3/29/2021 for possible pinched nerve.

January 12, 2021 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner demonstrated a standard threshold shift during hearing testing conducted on 1/12/21.

November 23, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by flying object

EE was cleaning up yard debris when a gust of wind blew particles into eyes that EE was not able to get out with an eyewash. EE went to an eye doctor who was able to remove metal particles.

October 21, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by flying object

EE was cutting a piece of steel with a grinder when debris from grinding lodged in the right eye.

June 12, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in one of the plant's screenhouses in order to change a wearplate. The grating had been removed over the opening to access the wearplate. The employee misjudged a step and grabbed the handrail to prevent from falling into the opening. In so doing, they felt a strain in the left shoulder.

January 29, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to prevent bucket elevator from getting jammed up by opening oversized metal door in plant. The door slammed against their right ring finger causing a deep laceration.

September 20, 2019 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to lift the catwalk in the storage building. Employee felt pain in left shoulder.

May 17, 2019 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was lifting a 50# gear reducer up onto a shaft that was in front of EE. While lifting EE heard and felt a snap in EE's right forearm in the muscle. Amount of damage is undetermined at this time.

October 31, 2018 VT · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE was in #1 screen house sealing up cracks with caulking. EE had just finished the task and was on way back out when EE misjudged a step and fell forward landing on the catwalk edge cutting open left leg.

January 19, 2018 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner has a standard threshold shift in the right ear. Found when annual autograph. Shift could be deterioration work related for results off duty.

December 26, 2017 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking out to start loader for the day when employee slipped and fell on left arm.

July 25, 2017 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While the employee was working on the bin feeder, they tripped, falling backwards and hit their right elbow.

February 9, 2017 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over a curve under the plant, slipped and twisted left ankle.

September 9, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck against stationary object

Loosening bolt on transmission, bolt let loose and right hand hit side of fender. Laceration to outside of right hand. (Per phone call he was using a wrench, working on a dozer. Laceration to index finger on right hand.)

March 19, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell and bruised his lower back and left side.

February 3, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS AT SOME HIGH FREQUENCIES PER ANNUAL HEARING TESTING REPORT.

February 3, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS AT SOME HIGH FREQUENCIES PER ANNUAL HEARING TESTING REPORT.

November 14, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured finger while working on corrugated tin.

October 23, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working on belting. He noticed swelling in his knee.

October 22, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured worker was removing pipe from the ceiling and he felt sharp pain in right side of neck and upper shoulder.

April 21, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had difficulty in breathing, then was experiencing severe chest pain.

March 28, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was doing repairs to 980 loader, lost balance and fell.

January 29, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard Threshold Shift per Annual Hearing Test.

November 20, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his right index finger descending ladder on 777 Cat Truck.

April 4, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing next to a wire trough that sits approximately 4" from the ground. As he was turning to walk, he caught his foot under the trough. This caused him to fall to the concrete.

March 22, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS

March 18, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While installing conduit, a fabricator fell approximately 6ft when the board he was standing on shifted. While the fabricator initially reported no injury, the next day he felt soreness in his back and was sent to the occupational health clinic. He was found to have severely pulled some muscles in his lower back. He was subsequently placed on light duty and returned to work.

December 22, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning out the back of his trailer with a shovel. His hand slipped off the shovel and the handle of the shovel jammed into his right side ribs.

July 21, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INVESTIGATING WHY DUMP TRUCK TAILGATE WAS NOT OPENING. EE TRIED TO REMOVE THE AIR CYLINDER BY HAND. THE CYLINDER ACTIVATED WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT PINNING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CYLINDER AND THE TRUCK BODY.

July 20, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was climbing a ladder, slipped and fell to the concrete.

April 9, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was shoveling mud out of the turbulator in the pellet plant, he felt something pull in his shoulder.

October 3, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a Screw Conveyor when he felt pain in groin area. Did not seek any medical attention at this time. In January he felt it should be looked at and was told he had a hernia.

January 24, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was standing on catwalk of 350 Excavator hooking up battery charger to the excavator. Battery charger started to slip off catwalk and while EE tried to reach for the charger, he slipped and fell off catwalk to the ground.

June 25, 2010 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING THE CALIPER FROM CAT TRUCK.

January 20, 2010 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Struck against a moving object

The continuous operation of the bucket loader has caused strain to lower back and pain down his right leg. Also, has caused numbness to right foot.

April 9, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall from machine

Employee jumped up on passenger side of the truck to clean the window, he missed the step, fell back and when he landed on the ground, he twisted his left knee.

December 11, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking from office to the loader, slipped on ice and fell. Fell on right leg and hip, hit head. Injury is described as Spinal Concussion.

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