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Years on record
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September 17, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator OTHER
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE knelt down to adjust hooder film. EE went to stand up and their right knee starting hurting. Their knee continued to hurt throughout the shift and the following days. EE called in sick their next shift to allow their knee to rest. EE saw a medical professional on 9/18/25 and was put on restricted duty.

January 8, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Wyo-Ben Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning mud from around the diverter in the elevator. EE was lying on EE's stomach on the catwalk and reaching down into a small access door. After EE had cleaned out the mud EE started backing away from the elevator while still on EE's stomach. While doing so EE felt a pop in EE's back. EE stood up and had pain in EE's back. EE was diagnosed with a back strain.

June 30, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While cleaning the loading shed the employee was bitten by an unidentified insect. The bite resulted in swelling and discomfort. Employee was put on antibiotics.

July 19, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was sealing a rail car when a wind gust blew dust into his right eye. Employee's eye was flushed at the plant but this did not relieve the pain. Employee was taken to a physician where his eye was reflushed, dialized, and a small particle was removed. Pain drops were administered to the eye and antibiotic cream was given to the employee to insert into his eye.

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