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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 12, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mountain Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee began working on the truck around 9:30 am. Employee performed a mental risk assessment. Removed the drive shaft from under the truck and put on tandems to work on. 1 of 2 caps were almost installed (with hammer) when driving the second cap in the drive shaft yoke employee struck their thumb with the hammer.

May 7, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mountain Materials, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Tech was installing a bucket on excavator using a dead blow hammer to drive in the flag pin. Paint chipped off the flag pin and struck ee's eye.

July 19, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mountain Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stripping large diameter wire for installation in new motor control center when knife slipped and lacerated the palm of right hand.

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