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December 8, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Atlantic Strategic Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was working with another employee to lift a 200lb roll from cart to material lift. When twisting at the waist, felt a pop in lower right back.

March 20, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Atlantic Strategic Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a 3" diameter steel pipe. When pipe was cut free, the material supporting the pipe failed, causing the pipe to swing and struck the employee in the right shoulder.

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