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September 26, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Casper Stolle Quarry & Contracting Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hoisting piece of metal onto saw horses with 1840 Skid steer loader & the metal slipped & struck EE in right knee while sitting in the operator's seat. Informed me at 3:00 pm that day but refused treatment. The next morning, Friday, informed me it was still sore & was sent to doctor & placed on restricted duty with follow up visit scheduled.

July 12, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Struck against a moving object

The EE was inside the man lift basket changing a grease line. The basket caught and slid off the steel frame causing a bouncing effect. Safety lanyard pulled EE back in basket. Bruised lip laceration, closed fracture of right side of maxilla and fracture of transverse process of spine w/o spinal cord lesion. ER said EE could return to work next day. See specialist. Sore body.

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