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2000–2026
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October 9, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L & H Grading Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on changing a screen, injury, Rock Crusher Foreman, got his hand caught and detached his pinky finger on his right hand. He is currently in surgery to attempt to reattach.

July 30, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L & H Grading Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CHAIN A LARGE BOULDER TO REMOVE IT FROM THE JAW CRUSHER. IN TRYING TO LIFT THE ROCK HE STRAINED HIS ABDOMEN.

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