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July 31, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing screens inside screen box and felt a back strain. EE self-cared until 10.13.2023 when they sought medical attention. EE was placed on restricted duty Eff 10.13.2023 and is currently treating and working within restrictions.

July 8, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was assisting co-worker to remove a shaft from a tail wheel when a piece of metal broke off and punctured EE's left arm. EE was transported to Urgent Care to remove the foreign material. EE's arm was cleaned, x-rayed, and given prescribed antibiotics. EE obtained a Return to Work Release with no restrictions.

July 30, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing tail pulley in conveyor while sliding shaft into bearing when it became wedged and wouldn't move. Employee tried to adjust the bearing to finish sliding the shaft in when the bearing shifted causing the safety to slip and fall thus pinching employee's right hand between the shaft and conveyor structure.

December 13, 2019 NE · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was washing down plant and hose slipped and struck right hand causing injury.

November 27, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Conveyor was moving heavy rock and became obstructed and stopped. EE was shoveling off rock to free the obstruction and strained abdomen. Employee went to the Dr. on 11/28/18 and was not restricted. EE will have another medical procedure on 12/12/2018 to diagnose the medical condition. The medical notes do not note that incident is related to work at this time.

October 19, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a hose filled with water up a ladder and as ee got to the top of the ladder and was pulling the rest of the hose up, ee turned to the right and felt a pain in abdomen.

April 16, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bending over to pick up a piece of scrap metal and felt pain in the abdomen. Employee went to the doctor and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Surgery is scheduled for 04/20/2018.

February 6, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting an oxygen tank and strained abdomen. Employee did not go to the doctor until 7/9/18 and was diagnosed with a hernia.

September 26, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was manually moving rock at site and strained back.

August 25, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving concrete blocks with a loader, employee's right hand was caught between block and chain and fractured index finger.

June 25, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping put new tires on the skid steer and strained back.

June 2, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing oil on dredge and strained his elbow.

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