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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 21, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the lab when EE began feeling ill. EE was transported to the local emergency room by the site foreman, where EE was diagnosed with kidney stones. The condition was determined to be non-work-related

February 11, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Unclassified, insufficient data

The employee reported feeling unwell while operating a front-end loader. EE was transported to urgent care and subsequently referred to the local emergency department, where EE was evaluated and released without a definitive diagnosis. Additional medical testing is ongoing. At this time, the incident is not related to any work activity or workplace condition.

September 25, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dumping a haul truck at the crusher, the employee (EE) began feeling sick with chest pains and nausea. EE parked the truck, notified EE's supervisor, and was transported to a medical facility. EE was treated and released the same day with possible heart palpitations and returned to work the next day with no restrictions.

June 23, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee reported feeling unwell. Emergency medical services were contacted immediately. Upon arrival, EMS personnel evaluated the employee and recommended transportation to the hospital for further medical assessment. Testing indicated a non-life-threatening illness that was treated.

June 15, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked into office complaining of tightness in chest: She stated that she had been driving from our Rocky Mount location to our Roanoke location, when about half way between she begin to feel sick and considered pulling off the road. She drove on to the Roanoke Va office.

February 24, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE had symptoms of a stroke ee was transported to hospital and MSHA was notified. The ER physician determined that it was not a stroke but a reaction to a change of medicine. He was told to contact his family doctor in regard to the re-action. Medical Claim Only.

August 3, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was nauseated and later complained of pain in his left arm.

September 10, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler OTHER
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FROM APPROX 8:30 AM-11:45 AM EE CLEARED OVER SPILL STONE FROM WALK WAY AT #57 BIN AT THE PUG MILL. USING A STD HAND SHOVEL. TOOK A BREAK AT 11:45 WENT TO QUALITY CONTROL LAB TO REST AND DRINK WATER. WHILE IN THE LAB, HEATED LUNCH IN MICROWAVE. WHILE EATING LUNCH IN LAB HAD HEART ATTACK. CALLED FOREMAN WHO CALLED 911. CLEARBROOK RESCUERESPONDED.

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