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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 31, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Asphalt & Grading Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in changing screens on the crusher. When he attempted to pull a screen from a pile, the stack of screens shifted causing one of them to strike the employee's right calf. Injury consisted of dime-size abrasion.

May 7, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Asphalt & Grading Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting in tear-down of crusher. In the process of removing a guard, the guard fell and cut the employee's left forearm requiring 6 stitches.

April 18, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Asphalt & Grading Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 4/18/2008, employee reported that his back was hurting from shoveling between 4/14 to 4/16.

July 29, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Asphalt & Grading Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling rocks out of crusher feeder belt when his back started to stiffen & he felt pain in lower back, hips & right leg. Also while he was shoveling rock off feeder belt his neck began to stiffen. EE failed to notify Human Resources that he was in the crushing div. when he reported his injury. HR failed to provide required info to crushing div. unitl it was requested.

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