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March 2, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND HIS DRILL RIG TO GET A SHOVEL. AS HE WALKED TOWARD THE REAR OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL. WHEN HE FELL HE CAUGHT HIS FALL BY HIS HANDS. HI S RIGHT HAND LANDED ON A SHARP ROCK WHICH CUT IT

July 10, 1990 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Lime Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS TAKING DOWN RING FROM ROTARY KILN. A PIECE OF RING BEING PULLED BY HIMSELF AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FELL AND CAUSED THE OTHER EMPLOYEE'S BAR TO FLY UP HITTING THIS EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EAR .

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