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September 16, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning off part of plant, did not use provided gloves, received large sliver.

August 7, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured Employee set a piece of welding equipment up on the frame of a machine and was struck when EE ducked under the frame and the equipment fell down. EE's hard hat stopped most of the damage, but it was pushed off and EE received a large gash on the back of head. EE was taken in for treatment. EE missed two days and has been released for work.

July 6, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that he was sweeping a sample box through product coming off conveyor belt to collect aggregate material when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder.

June 19, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking the counterweight cover out of the cone crusher. When he pulled back to get it loose, his hand hit a piece of brass bushing, and it peeled away some of the skin on his hand.

December 20, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removal of wheel cover plate from primary crusher for transport. Lowering wheel cover plate into feeder, struck left hand/thumb. Fracture to left thumb.

August 24, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee Dropped a heavy metal shim on his left foot.

August 23, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was putting some lacing in the weigh bin when his left shoulder popped. He sought initial medical treatment on 8/29/11.

July 7, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a gearbox and strained his back.

December 15, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to close and latch dozer door frozen due to cold weather when he slammed the door on his finger.

April 20, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was throwing rocks out from behind a boulder; while he was throwing, he was turning his back. Reports back strain.

April 3, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports pinching finger between screen box and conveyor while folding screener wing.

December 11, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

While changing cutting edges, bolt spun around and cut hand.

July 8, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was finishing up work on loader and putting tools away. Experienced sharp pain in middle back under shoulder blade. Employee states he was twisting and reaching in an awkward position.

June 4, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched finger while unhooking dollies from dozer.

April 1, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee states he felt a twang in his shoulder while pulling electrical cords.

August 24, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing roll plant screens. He scratched the tip of his elbow on the edge of the screen frame. An infection formed in his arm.

July 22, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was trying to pull the wheels out from the stacking conveyor. He was pushing quite hard on the wheels when he felt a "pop" in his right knee.

July 12, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LOADER STEPS. CAUGHT HIS RING FINGER ON LOADER STEP, CAUSING INJURY TO FINGER.

February 26, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONVEYER SET SCREW WAS HITTING GUARD. EE WAS POINTING OUT THE LOCATION TO ANOTHER CO-WORKER WHEN HIS GLOVED HAND WAS PULLED INTO THE MOVING MACHINERY. TIP OF HIS POINTER FINGER WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED.

October 31, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS FINISHING HIS JOB ASSIGNMENT, PUTTING HISROLL WELDING MACHINE IN HIS TRUCK. EE REPORTED LIFTING EQUIPMENT INTO TRUCK AND HURTING HIS BACK. EE REPORTED MUSCLE STAIN.

June 22, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING NEAR THE CRUSHING PLANT; HE LOOKED UP AND A ROCK FELL FROM THE SCREEN DECK AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND NOSE.

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