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March 20, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kafka Granite LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting 50 lb totes off conveyor onto pallets, twisted to set tote on pallet, strain of lower back. Was working with 3 other employees did not mention that ee strained lower back, waited 3 days to come in and file out paperwork of injury.

January 25, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kafka Granite LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A RETURN ROLLER WHEN IT FELL APPROX 3" PINCHING HIS LEFT ARM CAUSING A SMALL PUNCTURE REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

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