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July 28, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duffek Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Loading sheets of plywood into skid steer bucket, and tore left bicep muscle.

October 10, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duffek Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling roots out of crusher screen and felt a pop in his right elbow. Did not seek medical attention at that time, and did not loose work time.

April 12, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duffek Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINNING A SURGE BIN TO THE LOADER BUCKET. MOVED BUCKET TO GET PIN IN HOLE AND TONGUE OF SURGE BIN CAME FORWARD AND PINNED LEFT FOOT AGAINST LOADER BUCKET, BREAKING TWO BONES IN FOOT.

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