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June 2, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As worker was climbing in to the flatbed of a truck ee felt a pop in left foot. EE continued to work and declined treatment at the time of injury. EE did not think it was too bad and thought it would get better. Pain gradually worsened over several days. On 6/11/17 ee was hurting bad and decided ee needed treatment.

January 25, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that the line on the capson head got too tight. When he went to take off the line it jumped and hit the palm of his left hand and jammed his wrist.

April 20, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that there were two possible causes. Either when he was installing a plate in a chute or when he was pushing a guard in place. Right side of ribcage sore.

March 16, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving a shaft from skiff to the back of the pickup & slipped.

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