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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 17, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appomattox Lime Company · Struck by falling object

EE was changing bottom rollers on the Komatsu D65 Dozer when a roller fell on EE's right index finger. Resulting in a fractured right index finger.

January 16, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appomattox Lime Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping install a steel plate in a feeder when the plate got wedged. The employee then tried to jerk it free and felt pain in thoer back. Employee went to the doctor to be seen for acute low back pain.

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