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November 15, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing a pump in cold storage. Pump frame swung around hitting employee's leg.

January 4, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was doing repair work in shop. Heavy steel ring from disassembling a cone dropped to floor. Steel ring landed on upper part of right foot. (Above steel toe protection). Possible surgery to relieve blood pressure in right foot.

August 9, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a hoisted hose reel. Hose reel support gave way. Hose reel fell on EE's right ankle, it caused a fracture to his right ankle.

June 18, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was releasing pressure from 45 hydro cone. Handle got away, hitting his right hand and inside forearm. Resulted in deep cut on forearm, also cut on left hand. Sutures required.

April 23, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a pipe, did a sudden jerk on pipe, strained lower back.

June 30, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING I-BEAMS FROM LOADER BUCKET. A BEAM FELL ON HIS LEG RESULTING IN BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS AND SWELLING OF RIGHT LEG.

November 13, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REPLACING CONVEYOR BELT. THUMB (LEFT HAND) GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT & CHUTE. DAMAGE TO THUMB, LOSS OF NAIL & SKIN - NOT BROKEN.

December 23, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF STEEL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SLIP DISC IN NECK.

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