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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 24, 1990 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Ridge Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING SKIRTBOARD RUBBER WITH BELT KNIFE AND IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIM ON LEFT THIGH 4-5" ABOVE KNEE.THE CUT WAS 3/4" X 1/4" AND REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

November 8, 1986 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PL5CING A BEARING ON A SHAFT WITH A HAMMER-HAMMER STRUCK RACE OF BEARING SLIVER OF RACE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE-METAL PARTICLE REMOVED AT LABURNUM MEDICAL CENTER-11- 12-86 3

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