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November 4, 2005 IA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE claimed to have injured his back on 11/4/05 while holding a 15" bar in place against the #4 belt. EE received medical attention and eventually surgery before notifying management on 12/13/05 that it was work-related. Employer and insurance administrator determined to accept claim on 1/24/06. EE had identical injury in 2005 which was not work-related.

June 24, 2003 IA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING THE DAMAGED EXHAUST TIP FROM A R35 HAUL TRUCK WHEN THE TIP CAME BACK STRIKING THE EE IN THE MOUTH AND CHIPPING TOOTH.

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