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September 8, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was putting away supplies, lifted case of Anti-freeze, weighing approx. 50lbs. EE felt pain the day after completing the task, sought med. treatment on 9/10 & was removed from work. Reporting within 10 days.

June 1, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE swung the hitch down on the conveyor to clean any debris out of it as EE was preparing it for transport. EE swung the hitch back up into place & hit left hand. EE sought medical treatment & was diagnosed with a bruise. EE was taken off work.

September 28, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was installing flashing and slipped on the work surface, causing weight to shift awkwardly. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee continues to work. Surgery has been set for 11-2-22.

April 7, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing rocks from jaw chamer and felt pain in lower back. On the evening of April 8, 2011 employee sought treatment from a chiropractor.

April 26, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE felt back pain after he lifted empty tool box into truck. EE went to chiroprator on 4/28/09.

September 28, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Struck by falling object

CHECKING BELT UNDER THE ALLIS DUAL SCREEN. WAS UNDER LEFT SIDE OF ALLIS LOOKING UP AT ALLIS DIRT HAWG AND CHECKING CLIPS, WHEN COMING BACK OUT, A ROCK CAME OUT FROM TOP OF SCREEN AND HIT THORA CIC MUSCLE ON LEFT SIDE OF BACK. I FELL TO GROUND AND NOTICED SOFTBALL SIZED ROCK TO THE LEFT OF ME.

November 22, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING OFF LOADER LADDER, TWISTED WRONG.

September 18, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LEAVING JOB SITE AND NOTICED STEPS @ JOB TRAILER WERE NOT LEVEL. LIFTED STEPS TO RELEVEL THEM AND STRAINED BACK.

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