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July 31, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
URS Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee reported to fellow workers that he was having problems & suspected he was having a heart attack. The project emergency response was activated with EMT's responding with rescue equipment and vehicle. The employee was transported to local emergency hospital, then on to advanced cardiac care in SLC.

August 26, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
URS Washington Division · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee, maintenance electrican opened a remotely located electrical centrol panel. A wasp nest (flying insect) was disturbed. A wasp flew straight at the electrican's face, stinging him on left eye lid. Eye lid was swollen, employee was taken to local hospital ER for evaluation, first aid. Two days later employee received cortazone shot to counter facial swelling.

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