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July 10, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konitz Contracting Inc · Struck by falling object

Ee was helping change screen bearing on P.I. screen. While straightening belt, counterbalance weight came back down, striking ee on knee.

October 17, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konitz Contracting Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING ROCK AND WET SAND AWAY FROM CRUSHER HAS UMBLILICAL HERNIA.

July 21, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konitz Contracting Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE CHANGING HOSE TO NEW COMPARTMENT ON FUEL TANKER, EE WAS SPRAYED WITH DIESEL FUEL.

January 24, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konitz Contracting Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS ON PI BIN, FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT & DRIVE PULLEY.

November 25, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konitz Contracting Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE FILING ON SHAFT FOR PRESCREEN COUNTERWEIGHT, A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW INTO EYE.

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