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November 15, 2021 NE · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator OTHER

Western Sand & Gravel Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped up onto the switch engine steps and felt knee give out. Employee reported having a history of pain in the affected knee and thought the pain would resolve itself, so didn't report the injury until a week after the incident occurred.

June 13, 2001 NE · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator OTHER

Western Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

OPERATING D-7 DOZER. SAND AND DIRT BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE, VERY WINDY DAY.

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