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August 5, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appomattox Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

While on ground level, the EE reached into an excavator for a hoodie, lost footing, and grabbed the handrail, injuring their left elbow. Sought treatment the same day and returned to work with restrictions that did not affect regular job duties. An 08/15/25 MRI showed a left triceps rupture requiring surgery. No equipment, compliance, training, or PPE issues were involved.

February 1, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appomattox Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported that he was tightening come-along while performing maintenance on #2 crusher when anchor chain failed causing him to fall and cut the back of his head. Injury required 5 staples.

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