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December 19, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sustainable Land Use, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee at Mechanicsville Sand and Gravel Site sustained a left foot injury sprain/fracture. Injury happed while exiting the plant access point. Employee stepped down from the concrete step/edge on to uneven ground/material and immediately felt pain and discomfort. Employee went to the local ER, and an Xray was taken and confirmed a left foot fracture

November 12, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing stairs to the sand and gravel plant when his foot slipped. He was holding onto the railings, so he did not fall, but reported that he twisted his right knee.

June 23, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shore Sand and Gravel, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of his loader when his feet slipped on the mud on the step. He caught himself from falling off loader with his right arm and sprained his right shoulder.

January 21, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership · Fall onto or against objects

HURT LOWER BACK STEPPING OFF MACHINE. TRACKS OF THE EXCAVATOR WERE WET AND MUDDY.

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