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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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February 28, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia ISP, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was moving a sand tilt hopper using a forklift. Once the hopper sand contents were discharged, the hopper did not return to its upright position. Miner then parked and dismounted forklift and pushed hopper back in an upright position, straining EE's shoulder.

February 13, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia ISP, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Shoulder sprain resulting from manual labor removing lids from air slides.

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