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June 6, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Hansen Brothers Enterprises · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was working on a piece of equipment while in a kneeling position. An air conditioner hose blew near the miner. When this happened the miner jumped up while turning to run from the potential hazard of the hose failing. The sudden twisting of miner's back and running caused a lower back strain.

February 25, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Hansen Bros Enterprises · Unclassified, insufficient data

THIS INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY EE'S OWN ACTIONS, A STRAIN TO HIS UPPER NECK.

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