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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 25, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ark River Sand Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PULLING ON A DREDGE CABLE THAT WAS STUCK IN THE SAND. THE NEXT MORNING, EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HIS BACK WAS HURTING.

March 26, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ark River Sand Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE SHAKER DECK CHANGING SCREENSWHEN SOMETHING GOT IN HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, BUT HAVING TO LIE ON HIS BACK LOOKING UP, WITH HEAD TILTED UP, APPARENTLY LET SMALL PIECE OF RUST OR SAND GET IN AROUND EDGE OF SAFETY GLASSES.

November 5, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ark River Sand Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A GRINDER FORM THE SIDE TOOL BOX OF THE SERVICE TRUCK, WHEN HE ACCIDENT-ALLY SHUT THE DOOR WITH HIS FINGER IN IT. EMPLOYER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF INJURY UNTIL THE EMPLOYEE 'S MEDICAL INSURANCE DENIED PAYMENT OF THE BILL.

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