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2000–2026
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June 24, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Red Flint Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reported to work on 6/25/2019 complaining of a sore and stiff low back. EE felt that working at the gravel bagging station the previous day may have led to a strain of EE's low back.

April 16, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
American Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

DOING REPAIRS ON EQUIPMENT USING GRINDER WEARING PROTECTIVE GLASSES; DUST OR METAL FRAGMENT FLEW FROM SIDE AND ENTERED EYE.

August 5, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
American Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING BAG PUSH OOF ON EZ CRETE LINE AND INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED BAGGER PUSH OFF CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT HAND; LACERATION.

March 8, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
American Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT WHILE CUTTING STEEL PLATE, THE PLATE SWUNG DOWN AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FOOT AND LEG.

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