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August 24, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Fairfax Sand & Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HARD HAT AND RIGHT ARM.

September 29, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairfax Sand & Crushed Stone Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE DRIVERS TRUCK WASN'T POSITIONED IN A NORMAL WEIGHING POSITION AND WHEN HE RETURNED TO HIS TRUCK HE WALKED OFF THE END OF THE SCALES. HE FELL 3 1/2 FEET ONTO CONCRETE.

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