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October 5, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Brothers Construction, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

764 Power screen overheated. EE opened radiator cap to check fluid level. Under pressure, fluid sprayed out and got onto EE's arm and face.

September 28, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Bros. Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying 4x4 oak blocks (one in each hand) to chock wheels of conveyor for maintenance. When setting down block in right hand, block fell from hand and twisted EE's right forearm. Diagnosis was strain of right bicep.

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