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2000–2026
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August 25, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While walking around a block and saw ee slipped on a small rock. While trying to catch self EE's wrist got caught on the block and EE's wrist was lacerated.

October 4, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking and tripped over some used drill bits that were lying on the ground.

April 4, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell on his right side as he stepped from a ladder onto a granite block.

January 18, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As employee was connecting a water hose he lost his footing and he fell down.

June 20, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A ladder shifted and employee twisted his back.

August 6, 2010 VT · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking from one hoist house to another, he slipped and fell. Knee pain.

August 21, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Crack opened up unexpectantly and employee lost his balance and fell.

April 13, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole as he was walking and twisted his knee.

June 4, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was helping take a twist out of a fall cable on derrick, when he slipped and struck a glut set up in next line with chest area, causing a fracture to 10th rib on right side.

February 14, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While putting oil in Uclid employee slipped on ice and fell to ground causing abdominal strain and pain in right leg.

October 4, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted knee walking on grout. Did not go to the doctor until 12/11/2007 because his knee was sore.

August 28, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Fall from machine

Breaking a large granite block with plug wedges - the block opened up and the employee fell off.

September 27, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee returning from lunch break off the property twisted his ankle getting out of his vehicle at the work site.

May 25, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Fall onto or against objects

The employee tripped over plastic sheeting laying in the aisle. She fell over and struck her face on the side of an office cubicle.

June 12, 2002 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND. HE FELL DOWN WITH HIS WEIGHT ON OUTSTRETCHED ARM, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE ROTATOR CUFF TEAR. *ORIGINAL INJURY ON 6/12 - EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY. BEGAN LOSING TIME 7/10/02.

April 23, 2002 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS INJURED EE AND ANOTHER PERSON WERE CHANGING A PUMP IN A SUMP THE INJURED EE'S BOOT GOT STUCK IN MUD AND HE FELL FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE LEFT KNEE TO BE STRAINED.

March 14, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO DRILL EQUIPMENT HE SLIPPED WHEN HE PICKED HIS FOOT UP OVER AN AIRHOSE. SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

January 18, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock of Ages · Fall from machine

SLIPPED ON ICE GETTING OUT OF PICKUP TRUCK.

December 13, 2000 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT GROUND A SAFETY RAILING WITHOUT FALL ARREST TO DISCONNECT AIR LINE. HE FELL OFF LEDGE AND STRUCK KNEE ON GRANITE SURFACE.

June 21, 2000 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING EE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. NO LOST TIME OR RESTRICTED DUTY AT TIME OF INJURY LOST TIMEBEGAN 3/2001

April 12, 2000 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING A SHORT LADDER TO HOOK UP AIR HOSE. THE LADDER SHIFTED, EE STRUCK KNEE AS HE SLIPPED OFF CLEAT. STRAINED LIGAMENT IN LEFT KNEE WHEN HE TWISTED.

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