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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 6, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck against stationary object

Hit hand while working on dredge

August 14, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing trough idlers on stack and strained low back.

September 13, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee holding onto 3/4 cable, to keep it from going into water.

August 24, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulling up on Dredge: pin slipped out of hole hitting Employees left hand/wrist.

May 20, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hose used to wash scale came apart and clamp cut employee's left hand, requiring medical treatment.

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