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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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September 30, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was repairing conveyor drive system. Standing on conveyor system, conveyor belt moved backwards causing employee to lose balance. Employee fell backwards on conveyor and became trapped in hopper at lower end of conveyor. Medical - critical condition - possible internal injuries.

September 27, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee operating loader. Back pain to employee from operating heavy equipment.

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