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2000–2026
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October 1, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Landon Excavating Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading fence posts in the loader bucket, bounced back and stabbed barbed wire into my right hand.

May 5, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Landon Excavating Inc · Struck against stationary object

While all equipment was shut down he was shoveling out the cone and caught the edge of the guard with his left hand while shoveling. In doing this he cut his left hand.

June 24, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Landon Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting a Metal Screen, when he took a step over some wood and his back started to hurt.

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