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May 2, 2013 AK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knik Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing clutch on VSI Crusher. Driveline was being removed when it dropped on hand lacerating left pinky finger requiring stitches and prescription medication. No time loss.

August 25, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knik Construction Co. , Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing out a screen in the rock crusher when he lifted the screen over his head. He developed a back strain.

July 31, 2009 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knik Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was changing iron onthe crusher impactor when he sustained a pain to his stomach. Doctor's visit confirmed a hernia

July 4, 2009 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knik Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to remove a stuck rock from the crusher when he caught his left middle finger between the rock and the side of the cursher. He needed 5 stitches, removed fingernail.

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