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2000–2026
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March 19, 2026 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Struck by falling object

EE went to work on the replacement of middle deck screen weighing approx 275lbs. While EE was on bottom deck (pushing screen up to get over feed lip), other EE's were pulling the screen out, when pulling out, the screen got caught on something, it got directed back into shaker, falling downward, striking EE leg.

August 29, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was disconnecting a small water line. When kneeling down/bending over employee felt a sharp pain in lower back (left side)

May 20, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Shoveling material off of belt, when they tossed the stone with shovel in hand heard a "POP" in left shoulder.

June 22, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While transferring grease from one barrel to the other...the barrel slid and cut the forearm of an employee.

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