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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 10, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Imerys Norfolk, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Injured Person (IP) was cleaning out the Roto-packer and bent over to cut a partially empty 50 lbs bag to discard remaining contents, and as the IP bent over, EE felt a pop in EE's lower back (left), and the IP had to take a minute before standing up straight. IP reported the incident to the Lead Operator. IP was taken to Urgent Care.

August 22, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Imerys Norfolk, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Spider bit employee's right ankle.

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