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273,095
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2000–2026
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November 10, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees was scaling when a rock fell striking the scaling bar causing the employees hand to get caught between the bar and the top rail of the scaling basket.

June 21, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was scaling the roof of a recently blasted area when a rock fell from the roof grazing the left side of his face and striking his right forearm causing a laceration that required 5 stiches.

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