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January 31, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While removing left front wheel assembly from a 992-C Wheel Loader with a hydraulic crane, wheel became wedged on studs. With the help of other employees, was able to pry free the wheel assembly. While pushing to pry free, felt pain and burning sensation in lower back.

October 13, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing 10" plastic discharge pipe, attempted to attached floats to pipe. Pipe shifted and pinned left knee against wall and bent knee backwards.

March 17, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE ROLLING A BARREL OF ANTIFREEZE ONTO A BARREL RACK, EE'S FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BARREL AND RACK.

May 29, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNLOADING ROLLERS FROM THE BACK OF A TRUCK, A ROLLER WAS REMOVED, WHICH CAUSED ANOTHER ROLLER TO MOVE ACROSS THE EE'S FINGERS, CAUSING SWELLING.

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