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August 29, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Michels Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Cheek laceration from coming in contact with a scale in cab.

July 21, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
MICHELS CORPORATION · Struck against a moving object

LOWER BACK PAIN WHILE DRIVING A FORKLIFT.

April 6, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
MICHELS CORPORATION · Struck against a moving object

Bouncing in loader caused back pain.

May 8, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Michels Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS LOOKING BACK WHILE OPERATING THE LOADER. HE "HIT" DRIVE THROUGH A HOLE AND WAS TOSSED ABOUT INSIDE THE CAB.

January 4, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Michels Pipeline Construction Inc · Struck against a moving object

TURNING OFF STOCK PILE HIT THE END OF BERM JARRING EE SIDE TO SIDE SORE AND TIGHT BODY HIS HEAL WOULD NOT TOUCH FLOOR.

May 28, 1997 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPERATING A 560 LOADER IN THE QUARRY LOADING THE QUARRY HAUL TRUCK. THE CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE LOADER CAUSED HIS SORE NECK. HE WENT TO THE DR. 5-29-97. HE HAS HAD PREVIOUS BACK INJ URY ON THE JOB SO THIS AGGREVATED THE SITUATION.

April 25, 1996 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE DRIVING HIS EUCLID 122 DUMP TRUCK IN THE QUARRY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH. HIS SEAT HAS NO BOUNCE TO IT SO HE FELT EVERY BUMP. THE BACK PAIN HAS CONTINUED OFF AND ON UNTIL YESTERDAY WHEN HE BENT OVER TOPICK UP A TONE AND IT GAVE HIM INTENSE PAIN.

April 10, 1995 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Michels Pipeline Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CREW WAS SETTING UP CRUSHING PLANT MAGNET WAS HANGING FROM A LOADER BUCKET & THE CHAIN TIGHTENED CAUSING THE MAGNET TO SWING & HIT EMPLOYEE IN CHEST

June 24, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Michels Pipeline Construction Inc · Fall from machine

EE CLIMBED UPON CONVEYOR TO HOOK ON A CHAIN SO THAT IT COULD BE MOVED SLIGHTLY FROM ITS POSTION IN RELATION TO THE CRUSHING PLANT. MOVEMENT JARRED ON/OFF ARM ON CONVEYOR AND STARTED CONVEYOR. EE FELL FROM CONVEYOR.

August 9, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING LOADER,JAMMED FORKS ON LOADER INTO STONE.THIS CAUSED THE RAM ON LOADER TO BREAK AND HE HIT STEERING WHEEL ON LOADER.AFTER THAT HIS BACK EXPERIENCED SAME PAIN HAS HAD BEFORE.

November 1, 1986 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING A QUARR2 TRUCK UP A HILL WITH A LAOD ON-TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR & SUDDEN JOLT BLEW OUT A BRAKE PANCAKE & TRUCK ROLLED DOWN HILL & TIPPED SIDEWAYS

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