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November 24, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Builders Choice Aggregates · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift the end of a office desk and pulled a muscle in the left arm. Lifting item.

May 17, 2017 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Builder's Choice Aggregates · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pulling on a safety cable out of the water to attach to the dredge, when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder. EE went to hospital where it was determined that EE strained the shoulder.

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