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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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August 28, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Operator removed guard to clean the steel tire of a rotary sand drying drum. The operator was holding a rag on the tire while it was running. His two finger tips were smashed between the moving steel rollers. KU Med doctors amputated the distal tips of both his ring finger and middle fingers on his left hand. The bandages will be on for at least another week.

December 14, 2007 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic replacing a cutting edge on a 966 cat rubber tire loader. Held blot head and air wrenched the nut, the bolt spun in his right hand causing a laceration to right index finger. 3cm wide, 7 stitches

April 2, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Kaw Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

5 men were butt welding 10" steel together. Two men were attempting to signal when the joint was closed. One pipe @ 450' was positioned atop a 3' foot concrete knee wall. A short pipe was being lifted into position with a trac hoe. One pipe sprung, falling onto the left leg of injured.

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