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September 17, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting Conveyor Belt, employee slipped and cut self

April 11, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The mine foreman was cutting a damaged piece of belting out with a utility knife, EE placed EE's hand in a bad position while cutting and slit EE's hand. EE drove to a local clinic where they gave EE 4 stitches. EE returned to work, total time away from work approx. 4 hours.

November 9, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck by a hammer just below the eye

September 25, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a belt. He cut his right thigh with the knife.

August 17, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a pipe wrench to change spouts on fuel tank. Employee reports pain in chest area due to stretched ligament.

September 11, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING THE CUTTING EDGE ON LOADER. BOLTHEAD CUT FINGER.

July 19, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A BELT LACING WITH A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.

February 17, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by flying object

DUST PARTICLE ENTERED EYE WHILE EE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND PLANT. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

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