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November 9, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Black Granite · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Individual Fore finger and Glove trapped under wedge while setting Granite block for Trimming

June 17, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Black Granite · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Replacing New Roller on Excavator, Roller Slipped and caught Middle finger Damaging it, Treated Cut after removing finger from Glove and sent Employee to ER

May 18, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Black Granite · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee moving drill strained back.

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