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June 2, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Polycor Virginia Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The loader was stuck and shifted causing the window to close on employee's finger.

February 28, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Polycor Virginia Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking near the entry driveway of the quarry when EE slipped and fell on a rock.

July 26, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Polycor Virginia Inc · Contact with heat

Employee was working in hot conditions and suffered symptoms of heat stress.

May 27, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Polycor Virginia Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a safety knife to strip the plastic off the end of a wire and cut right leg just above the knee.

September 8, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Polycor Virginia Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was applying two part epoxy and fiberglass to block. He was wearing all required PPE. Days later reported having skin reaction to the epoxy. Was sent to doctor and returned to work same day and has not missed any days.

August 21, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Polycor Virginia Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was applying epoxy resin w/ fiberglass to block. That night had allergic reaction but returned to work 8/22. Reaction worsened that night and went for medical attention 8/23/15. Never reported it to supervisor until bill came in 10/14/15.

March 31, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Polycor Virginia Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a zip tie off of a rail using a box cutter. His left hand was holding the rail and right hand using the box cutter. His left hand slipped as he was cutting and was cut across left index finger.

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