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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 23, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped on steps where limestone dust had accumulated. While reaching for handrail to prevent falling, EE dislocated EE's right shoulder.

January 16, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED WHEN EXITING FROM EE'S PERSONAL VEHICLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE OFFICE. SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE SCALP AND BRAIN BLEEDS WERE DETECTED WITH A BRAIN SCAN.

January 30, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While descending a ladder, employee slipped and struck rib cage against the ladder. Employee initially refused medical attention, but decided to get seen on 2/1/2023. Doctor performed x-rays on ribs/abdomen and confirmed there was no breaks, only bruising. Doctor note states employee can return to work with no limitations on 2/6/2023.

June 12, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in one of the plant's screenhouses in order to change a wearplate. The grating had been removed over the opening to access the wearplate. The employee misjudged a step and grabbed the handrail to prevent from falling into the opening. In so doing, they felt a strain in the left shoulder.

October 31, 2018 VT · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE was in #1 screen house sealing up cracks with caulking. EE had just finished the task and was on way back out when EE misjudged a step and fell forward landing on the catwalk edge cutting open left leg.

December 26, 2017 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking out to start loader for the day when employee slipped and fell on left arm.

July 25, 2017 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelburne Limestone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While the employee was working on the bin feeder, they tripped, falling backwards and hit their right elbow.

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