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March 9, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mundy Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading belt conveyor components from a trailer when EE stepped over an I-beam. When EE's left foot contacted the ground, EE's left knee buckled. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

October 3, 2019 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mundy Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on a water line repair the employee stepped on uneven ground and fell curling EE's ankle. Employee had trouble walking and asked to go to the hospital. Employee was found to have a sprained ankle from the incident.

November 3, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mundy Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to straighten piece of metal tubing by sitting on it. He placed one end on a piece of equipment, the other end on the ground. When he sat down, the tubing rolled and he fell to the ground.

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