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November 28, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shooting Creek Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing hydraulic line on Terex loader. When taking bolts loose, the guard that covered the line fell on his foot. Employee reported accident to manager, refused to go to doctor, has missed two days of work. On 11/30/07, I made a doctor's appointment for him. He said he would go, but didn't show up for the appointment.

July 16, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shooting Creek Quarry LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF EQUIPMENT, STARTED WALKING UP EMBANKMENT, HE SLIPPED ON ROCK THAT HAD SAND ON IT. EE HAD SCRAPES ON BACK, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT LEG. BACK WAS HURTING PRETTY BAD. EE SAID HE DID NOT NEED TO GO TO DR, AND REMAINED AT WAORK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

March 26, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shooting Creek Quarry LLC · Struck against stationary object

WAS BENT OVER GREASING CONVEYER, HARD HAT FELL OFF, WHEN HE RAISED UP, HE HIT HIS HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

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