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April 30, 2013 ME · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sargent Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing a section of wear screen on a screen deck, he was on his knees and lifted the screen (approx 20lbs). When he extended his arms moving away from his body, he felt something pull in his back. He did not have any pain or discomfort until the following morning.

August 14, 2012 ME · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sargent Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were lifting a rock and one employee lifted before the other was ready. The injured employee received a blood blister on his right middle finger and received 1st aid. On Monday 8/20/12 it was discovered that the injury had become infected. Wound was cleaned and treated with an antibiotic and employee returned to work.

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