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November 16, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING LADDER AT REAR OF MACHINE (LOADER) EE STRUCK SCALP ON LIGHT BRACKET.

June 5, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ON QUARRY TRUCK THE PLUG CAME LOOSE STRIKING EE ON LOWER JAW. A MOLAR WAS CRACKED REQUIRING DENTAL SERVICES.

February 1, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP TAILINGS WITH A SMALL LOADER, WHEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. EMPLOYEE OPENED RADIATOR CAP AND SUDDENLY IT SPRAYED EMPLOYEEON LEFT ARM, CAUSING BURNS.

August 19, 1995 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING AN INSPECTION PLUG FROM A SAND PUMP. THE WATER WAS HOT AND STEAM & WATER SPRAYED THHE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE, STOMACH AD ARMS. SOME AREAS ARE CLASSIFIED AS SECOND DEGREE BURNS.

April 25, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND LOADING 50# BAGS OF ANFO. 2 HRS AFTER HE BEGAN LOADING HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT AND TIGHTEN UP. THE PAIN BECAME WORSE THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND AFTER THE EMPLOYEE WENT HOME. A BACK SUPPORT BRACE WAS NOT WORN.

October 15, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING OUT A PIECE OF IRON IN A HOPPER A ROCK SLID AND LANDED ONT HE IRON AND HIT HIS LEFT THUMB.

December 5, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SUFFER9D UNBILICAL HERNIA WHILE LIFTING SCREEN RACK IN PROCESS OF CHANGING SCREEN CLOTH ON 5 X 15 CEDARAPIDS 3 DECK SCREEN

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