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2000–2026
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October 21, 2013 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing a bearing on the tailshaft of an auger. He hit his left index finger with a 2 pound hammer smashing it.

September 19, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaw Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dredge cutter chain came out of track. A chain come-a-long was secured to the cutter chain to reposition the links. The come-a-long chain slacked off, engineer reached under the water line to secure chain, the come-a-long chain slapped. 2.1 burst laceration to web between pinky and ring fingers. Prescrip. meds, stitches and drain to left hand. Mod. duty, no left hand work.

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