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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 10, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hedger Aggregate Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Laying on the shaker. Lift a piece of belt above head and twisted wrong felt burning and pain down lower back and legs

May 24, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hedger Aggregate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was shoveling roots and putting them in the bobcat and hurt his back.

July 22, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hedger Aggregate Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS PULLING WIRES THROUGH THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE SIDE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE

May 10, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hedger Aggregate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on the motor and picking up some spray bars and hurt his arm.

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