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2000–2026
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March 8, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holston River Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking when his ankle rolled over causing him to fall. He sprained his right thumb and had abrasion to his right palm. Doctor put splint on thumb. Doctor's excuse 2 days no work. We could not get employee to come back to work on light duty, he stated he was quitting.

September 10, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holston River Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND PLANT WITH A SHOVEL. HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND FELL INTO HANDLE OF SHOVEL. THE HANDLE HIT HIS RIBS FRACTURING TWO RIBS.

May 2, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holston River Quarry Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MAINTENANCE CREW CONSTRUCT CAT WALK AND HANDRAILS UNDER THE JAW FEEDER WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARDS OFF THE CAT WALK AND FELL ABOUT 3 FT HITTING HIS SIDE CAUSING BRUISING.

May 2, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holston River Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS INSIDE FEEDER WITH AN INPACT WRENCH. WRENCH STARTED TO FALL, EMPLOYEE WENT TO CATCH IT WHEN HE STEPPED AWKWARDLY AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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