Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 17, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
James River Slate Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's right hand was cut deeply by trimming saw and EE lost most of three fingers on right hand.

April 26, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James River Slate Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was busting rock and felt a pain in shoulder, the next day, back started hurting.

September 28, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
James River Slate Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut on left arm from a piece of slate

November 7, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
James River Slate Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I do not have any information about an 'accident' occurring. Employee notified employer that it was a work related injury on January 14, 2014. He was diagnosed with trigger finger on his right hand.

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