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273,193
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July 31, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was removing the bucket from the skid steer. EE had the bucket lifted off the ground. When ee got it unhooked the bucket came off and landed on feet.

March 25, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO UNHOOK CHAIN. EE NEEDED SOME SLACK. FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN FORK & CHUTE.SENT IMMEDIATELY TO HAND SURGEON FOR DEBRIDGEMENT & TENDON REPAIR. TWO STITCHES REQUIRED.

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