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October 12, 2012 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South River Stone LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Was cleaning packed clay and rock from grizzley on screen with a pick. When upper back muscle tighten to a hardness causing pain.

September 26, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South River Stone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Had lost a finger on screen deck, was lifting cover belting when right went in area where finger was missing. Wedged leg between housing.

May 7, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South River Stone LLC · Fall from machine

Climbing out of chute and lost footing on side of chute. Came down on rock, turned knee and required surgery two months later.

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