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June 16, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Engineer operating rubber tire loader noticed bloodshot left eye and cloudy vision. First doctor left eye abrasion-foreign body, second doctor superficial irritation to cornea. Final visit 06/20/2011 because no doctor on weekend, released with rx prescription but no restrictions 06/16/2011.

May 12, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

This operator took another out to the dredge by jon boat. His return trip was abruptly stopped by a sand bar. He lunged forward and caught his foot in a bottom boat bow, wrenching his back. Sent to doctor for lumbar strain, muscle spasms. Doctor placed him on modified duty. Tough to not reach or stoop or bend on any sand plant job. He stays at home and gets physical therapy.

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