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February 23, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a steel plate (16"x 16") with the assistance of another employee, one was holding while one was cutting, when the steel plate was freed up the employee was in an awkward position and tried to handle the plate by himself. Resulting in a strain to his right arm and was given work restrictions returning to work.

December 3, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to change out screens. He felt sore afterward but did not report until 12/10/2012. His doctor placed him on restricted duty.

June 1, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was aligning a gear box on a bucket elevator, and as he pushed forward he felt a pain in his lower back.

May 17, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up an extension cord in the maintenance shop. When he turned around he bumped his knee into a table, and his knee started to swell up.

September 28, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 5 Gallon bucket of oil weighing approximately 35 lbs. When she lifted and turned the employee felt discomfort in her lower back.

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