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273,095
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2000–2026
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February 29, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Mississippi Sand LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While greasing conveyor from outside of guard, conveyor telescoped out. Grease extension was on fitting causing grease extension to reposition and caught miner's hand between extension and guard resulting in contusion to right hand.

February 10, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Mississippi Sand, LLC. · Struck by flying object

The employee was using cutting torch and a small piece of slag got into his eye behind his face shield and safety glasses. Employee went to the doctor on 2-13-15.

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