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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 18, 1992 VA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virginia Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REMOVING LOOSE ROCK WITH SCALING BAR.BAR SLIPPED FROM ROCK EMPL WAS PRYING.AT THAT TIME NOTICE PAIN IN BACK.

March 17, 1992 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virginia Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE BEARING HOUSING INSIDE THE SCREEN WHEN LOOSE QUICKLIME FELL IN HIS LEFT EYE.

January 18, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virginia Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL FROM A TRUCK USING A TRANSMISSION JACK,SOMETIME DURING THIS PROCESS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING AND PUSHING THE JACK.NO TIME LOST UNTIL 02-04-91.

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