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273,193
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2000–2026
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February 9, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Muskie Proppant LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While assisting with lowering a bucket elevator cover, employee's finger was pinched between the cover and the access ladder, resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.

January 31, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Muskie Proppant LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver working for a hauling contractor was rolling up the tarp on his trailer when the handle kicked back striking him in the ribs.

August 12, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Muskie Proppant LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was attempting to open a tube of silicone and cut his left index finger. The miner applied pressure to the wound, washed it and bandaged it. The injury did not require stitches.

August 8, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Muskie Proppant LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was doing maintenance to replace brushes on a skid steer sweeper attachment. Having removed the attachment from the skid steer, the miner attempted to lift the brush mechanism. The mechanism slipped out of his hands and contacted his left knee resulting a bruised knee.

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