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August 23, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caneyville Crushed Stone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping another to reposition a gear box. While lifting wrist popped. Employee said that they did not hit or smash the wrist and did not understand how it happened or why. Said the wrist has been broken before and has a pin in there. Went to ER and is sprained.

June 27, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caneyville Crushed Stone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting 5 gallon Hydraulic oil buckets to fill a hyd reservoir on a loader. While lifting EE noticed a burning sensation on lower right abdomen. EE has had previous surgery to same area 10 yrs prior. Is waiting an appointment with dr.

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