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July 31, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing screens inside screen box and felt a back strain. EE self-cared until 10.13.2023 when they sought medical attention. EE was placed on restricted duty Eff 10.13.2023 and is currently treating and working within restrictions.

July 8, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was assisting co-worker to remove a shaft from a tail wheel when a piece of metal broke off and punctured EE's left arm. EE was transported to Urgent Care to remove the foreign material. EE's arm was cleaned, x-rayed, and given prescribed antibiotics. EE obtained a Return to Work Release with no restrictions.

July 30, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing tail pulley in conveyor while sliding shaft into bearing when it became wedged and wouldn't move. Employee tried to adjust the bearing to finish sliding the shaft in when the bearing shifted causing the safety to slip and fall thus pinching employee's right hand between the shaft and conveyor structure.

December 13, 2019 NE · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was washing down plant and hose slipped and struck right hand causing injury.

November 27, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Conveyor was moving heavy rock and became obstructed and stopped. EE was shoveling off rock to free the obstruction and strained abdomen. Employee went to the Dr. on 11/28/18 and was not restricted. EE will have another medical procedure on 12/12/2018 to diagnose the medical condition. The medical notes do not note that incident is related to work at this time.

October 19, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a hose filled with water up a ladder and as ee got to the top of the ladder and was pulling the rest of the hose up, ee turned to the right and felt a pain in abdomen.

April 16, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bending over to pick up a piece of scrap metal and felt pain in the abdomen. Employee went to the doctor and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Surgery is scheduled for 04/20/2018.

February 6, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting an oxygen tank and strained abdomen. Employee did not go to the doctor until 7/9/18 and was diagnosed with a hernia.

September 26, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was manually moving rock at site and strained back.

August 25, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving concrete blocks with a loader, employee's right hand was caught between block and chain and fractured index finger.

June 25, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping put new tires on the skid steer and strained back.

June 2, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing oil on dredge and strained his elbow.

October 21, 2013 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee loosened radiator cap to check coolant level and burned his right hand/wrist from hot pressurized coolant.

October 11, 2012 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a belly pan back onto haul truck and employee felt sharp pain in his lower abdomen.

August 16, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Croell Redi-Mix employee, was changing a track and rollers on dozer and when lying underneath trying to reposition roller he twisted his body and felt pain in lower back and tail bone.

June 2, 2010 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Croell employee was coiling electric cord and strained his right shoulder.

April 13, 2009 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Working on dredge, anitfreeze splattered and burned both wrists and elbow.

August 12, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured arm & back while loading utility vehicle onto pickup.

July 30, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing screens at Wasta Pit and pulled muscle. Went to doctor and is a possible hernia. Going back to doctor on 08/07/2008 to confirm. Questionable. Off work from date of injury until hernia is confirmed and if surgery is needed.

April 28, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a rock at pit and felt a sharp pain in back. Went to doctor on April 30, 2008. Do not know restrictions as of yet.

September 12, 2007 IA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Bumped leg on equipment

July 31, 2006 IA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Taking bucket off excavator and smashed 2 fingers on left hand. Six stitches in one finger and cracked bone on tip of finger on same hand.

May 23, 2006 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was pumping up fuel into Gen Set on 05/23/06 when he felt a pain and heard a pop. Went to doctor later that afternoon and was diagnosed with a pulled groin muscle. EE was given a work release on 05/24/06 and released for full duty on 05/25/06.

April 8, 2005 SD · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc. · Struck by flying object

He got a large piece of coarse sand in right eye which needed medical attention. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

March 28, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Croell, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While running gradation for sand and gravel samples strained her back. This mine was not operational. Only use trailer for sampling purposes. Went to doctor and had a work release until 3-31-05. Was released on 3-31-05 with restrictions of wt lifting equal or less than 25 pounds until recheck on 4-11-05.

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