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March 26, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kinkaid Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling at the plant and felt a burning sensation in lower back. EE worked two days before reporting incident, EE also worked till 03-29-2024. EE did showing up for work on 04/01/2024. As of 04/09/2024, the extent of injury is still unknown.

May 8, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kinkaid Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

While climbing up to engine compartment on a 300 Komatsu trackhoe using handrails, right forearm came in contact with a sharp edge on a mirror bracket cutting inside.

April 5, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kinkaid Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DRIVES AN 85 TON DRESSER 325M HAUL TRUCK. WHILE WAITING TO LOAD 200 FT AWAY FROM LOADING FACE, EE CLIMBED DOWN OFF OF TRUCK. FLOOR WAS DRY AND WEATHER WAS SUNNY. EE WENT TO CLIMB BACK INTO TRUCK AND LEFT KNEE HAD SHARP PAINS. TRUCK HAS NINE STEPS

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