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April 28, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE got out of EE's loader around 2:30 am near the surge pile ramp to stretch EE's legs, while walking around EE heard a loud screeching sound from the #2 belt. EE started to run towards the plant and twisted EE's ankle and fell to the ground. EE contacted another EE to let them know what happened. At 7:45 am EE was in pain and noticed swelling around EE's ankle.

January 6, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Fall from machine

While driving truck #2630 hauling production feed to the jaw, EE noticed a stone on the hood of the truck EE thought should be removed. EE stopped the truck and stepped out onto the second from the top rung on the access ladder to remove the rock. As EE was positioning self EE's hand slipped and EE fell backwards to the ground.

September 25, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Fall from machine

Parked haul truck to use rest room. When leaving truck, slipped from step, falling to ground landing on left side. Had pain in on left side and chest, taken to hospital.

May 20, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While shoveling debris out of a tunnel, employee slipped and fell on wet ground putting hands forward to catch himself and the knuckle at base of right thumb was jammed causing sprain.

September 5, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS LOOSE STONES & SLIPPED ON ROCKS. HE FELL ONTO HIS BACK PUNCTURING ITON THE ROCKS WHEN HE FELL. PUNCTURE REQUIRED STITCHES.

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