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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 26, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing cutting edge, went to flip new one over and over to move closer to work area, and it flopped back on left foot causing a contusion.

July 23, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing rock from conveyor belt in pit. Rock slipped out of hand and smashed tip against conveyor frame causing tip of finger on left hand to swell.

August 29, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lowering pump into hole with a cable that was overlapped and the cable let loose jerking employee's arm.

June 30, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was starting up gravel shaker. He swung his right arm around, striking middle finger against metal object tearing off part of finger nail. Remainder of nail had to be removed and nail bed stitched.

April 19, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Crane was running hot, employee took radiator cap off to check water level, it blew back causing burn to right arm.

March 18, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING DOWN GREASING A TAIL PULLEY BEARING AND WHEN HE STOOD UP EXPERIENCE MUSCLE RELATED NECK PAIN.

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