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February 15, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

scrapped arm (small cut) on mail box as employee walked by it.

August 26, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut conveyor belt. As he was making the cut away from him the knife slipped cutting his left forearm. The resulting cut was approximately 1/2" in length.

May 24, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER

Individual drowned in fresh water pond while fishing. Individual fell out of boat. Was no on shift.

January 8, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off of a concrete pad, lost his balance and fell. The fall resulted in a broken ankle.

April 26, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing cutting edge, went to flip new one over and over to move closer to work area, and it flopped back on left foot causing a contusion.

July 23, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing rock from conveyor belt in pit. Rock slipped out of hand and smashed tip against conveyor frame causing tip of finger on left hand to swell.

October 30, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mid-Atlantic Materials Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Working on removal of equipment-spraybar and dropped spray bar on rt thumb and smashed it- x-ray negative but did drill hole and release blood.

July 13, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was splicing 36" conveyor belt utilizing a belt knife, slipped with knife and cut right leg upper thigh with tip causing 1/4" laceration. Individual was cutting with knife in a direction towards body instead of away from body.

April 12, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lack of clear communication while attempting to tow a broke down truck. The towing truck backed up when it should have pulled forward and caught employee between vehicles.

September 8, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CUTTING EDGE ON LOADER. ONE OF THE BOLTS BEGAN TURNING, HE TRIED TO HOLE BOLT UP WITH HAND AND TURN IT WITH THE IMPACT WRINCH. BOLT TURNED AND CUT LEFT HAND

August 29, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lowering pump into hole with a cable that was overlapped and the cable let loose jerking employee's arm.

July 15, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Fall down stairs

EE needed oil for loader-He stepped up into oil shed, had a misstep and kicked side of step twisting left knee which resulted in severe pain.

June 30, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was starting up gravel shaker. He swung his right arm around, striking middle finger against metal object tearing off part of finger nail. Remainder of nail had to be removed and nail bed stitched.

July 13, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS WEEDEATING AROUND TUNNELS AND FUEL TANKS WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH POISON IVY.

April 19, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Crane was running hot, employee took radiator cap off to check water level, it blew back causing burn to right arm.

March 18, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING DOWN GREASING A TAIL PULLEY BEARING AND WHEN HE STOOD UP EXPERIENCE MUSCLE RELATED NECK PAIN.

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