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March 1, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mississippi Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated he was cleaning the dust collector on the drill when he felt a twinge in his shoulder and neck.

January 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mississippi Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 1/29/2012 employee lifted a partially full bucket of grease and noticed discomfort in his shoulder/chest. Employee reported to employer on 2/2/2012 and was seen by a doctor on 2/10/2012. Diagnosis is an injury to the chest wall.

July 13, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mississippi Sand LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was holding the pin out on the outrigger while another employee was trying to push the leg in. The leg retracted and pinched her right ring finger at the second knuckle, palm side.

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