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July 27, 2016 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER

Knife River - South Dakota · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee had an allergic reaction after being stung by three wasps while retrieving a vehicle hitch from a steel dumpster located on the north side of the shop.

September 9, 2005 SD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER

Knife River - South Dakota · Struck by flying object

Wind was blowing approximately 30 mph - he was changing out the south HP crusher. Dust blew in face and right eye.

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