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July 19, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling material off of a radial stacker, the employee reported feeling pain in abdomen that continued throughout the day. After following up with the physician, EE was diagnosed with a hernia on 8/27/21. Repair surgery is scheduled for 10/14/21. EE currently has not lost any time and is not on restricted duty.

December 5, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee was changing screen panels and cut a finger on the Unistrut channel that holds the panels in place. Employee needed to go to an urgent care facility where Dermabond was used to close the wound.

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