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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 25, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN 8 LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK UP ROCK THAT WAS CHOKING THE CRUSHER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 30, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PUSHING ON AN 18" WRENCH TO TIGHTEN HYDRAULIC HOSE ON ONE OF THE DRIVE CYLINDERS IN COOLER RESULTING IN A LOWER LUMBAR STRAIN.

February 18, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TRYING TO BREAK UNION ON A DRAW LINE APPROX 2 1/2".

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