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July 29, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Checking the vent for an obstruction, but didn't have the fan off, and finger got hit by the fan blade.

May 5, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LeGrand Johnson Construction Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling conveyer belt and felt something pop in groin. Has to have Hernia operation.

February 24, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LeGrand Johnson Construction Co · Struck against stationary object

Baring Tail pulley on ground. Hat came off and stood up into Chute. Scalp Laceration and received staples.

August 8, 2010 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was installing a new screen. He was pulling and twisting and hurt his lower back.

August 10, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing sampler bracket from product conveyor and strained lower back.

April 28, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LeGrand Johnson Construction Co. · Struck by falling object

Taking braces off double screen and was putting the bolts back on it and brace fell on his hand and cut it.

March 27, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Heavy lifting. Tearing out crusher plant, pinched nerve, strain. Sharp pain shooting down leg.

July 6, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading Metal chutes into the Bobcat when he smashed and cut his ring finger on the right hand

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