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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 10, 2020 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buckeye Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting mine belt with a utility knife when the blade slipped and jabbed EE in the left thigh just above the knee. The employee should not have been cutting toward self. EE was taken to Med Express by the on shift EMT foreman (after first aid was rendered) when EE was then referred to the hospital. At the hospital EE received stitches to close the laceration.

March 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buckeye Stone Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS FABRICATING DRIP TRAYS FOR OIL STORAGE DRILLS AND USING A GRINDING TOOL. THE GRINDING TOOL SLIPPED OFF THE WORK TABLE AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE RESULTING IN A SMAL L LACERATION. WASN'T REPORTED UNTIL 3-30-01 WHENHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR BECAUSE OF INFECTION.

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