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July 29, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing up first step into loader with right leg and two hands on rails for support experienced a popping noise and discomfort in right knee.

April 29, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck Bros, Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee working on hydraulic cylinder he was unaware had pressure and was sprayed with hydraulic oil.

November 1, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck, Inc. · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Cleaning rock out of crusher when finger got caught between two rocks.

October 20, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping change screens on screening unit. He used wrenches to loosen bolts. He lifted screens. He didn't have a specific incident, but he strained his shoulder. He called his supervisor 5 days later.

May 28, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was untightening nut of mantel, when it slipped down. EE had fingers in way and got sutures at end of two fingers.

June 12, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duininck, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employees were reblocking fuel tank when steel bar rolled off tank hitting Employee in head. Caused laceration.

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