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August 12, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Old Virginia Brick Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Drill steel uncoupled from shank and fell on operators big toe on left foot, partialy severing toe. Toe was reattached at hospital.

January 1, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Old Virginia Brick Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Driver pulled up to stockpile to be loaded. He got out of cab of truck to tie his boot. As he prepared to get back into the truck, a small amount of shale fell from stockpile onto his right leg. This caused ligament damage to his knee.

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