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September 8, 2009 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE pinched pinky finger while sorting rock. EE did not follow procedures for sorting over sized stone. Temporary trauma requiring rest and avoid using right hand.

August 7, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifted a rock that was too heavy and twisted at the waist feeling a pain on the left side.

January 2, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over to pick-up rock and felt pain in lower back. Minor impairment.

February 23, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cleaning out a shop trailer - was wearing a dust mask. Doors open and blowers. She still was infected in the lungs.

September 10, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTED ROCK TURNING TO STACK ON PALLET, STEPPED INTO GROVE IN GROUND & FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK, WAIST AREA. EMPLOYEE HAS PAIN FROM HIS SHOULDER TO THE LOWER BACK, WAIST AREA.

August 4, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent to pick up rock - when lifting rock he felt a pulling and sharp pain in the lower mid section of his back.

June 21, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHEN LIFTING ROCK AND BENT KNEE HE FELT PAIN.

October 5, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting brake drums and back went out.

October 1, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS LIFTING ROCK WITH ONE OTHER MAN. WENT TO PUT ROCK DOWN & IT CRUSHED HIS FINGER.

August 12, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent down to get rock, felt pain in lower back.

July 20, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCKS AND STRAINED BACK.

May 7, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING ROCK SMASHED THUMB.

February 11, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Avison Lumber Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STACKING LANDSCAPE ROCK, STRAINED GROIN. EE HEARD A POP - BELLY BUTTON HERNIA. EE DID NOT REPORT TO SUPERVISOR UNTIL 2/16/04.

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