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August 12, 2021 NE · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Nebraska Aggregate Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was attempting to use a garden hose along the building. While trying to untangle a portion of the hose EE walked into the corner of a crank out window that was open to allow air into the shop. EE had a small laceration to the head, as an abundance of caution the ambulance was called. EE was transported to the hospital to be evaluated and was released approx 2 hours later.

February 24, 2006 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Nebraska Aggregate Inc · Struck by falling object

REPAIRING DREDGE. DISCHARGE ELBOW ON PUMP HAD BEEN LOOSENED FOR REMOVAL. EMPLOYEE REACHED UNDER THIS ELBOW TO GET A CHAIN AND THE ELBOW FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND. THE BLOW CAUSED A BONE IN HIS RIGHT HAND TO BE FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES.

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