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August 8, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Meyer Material Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a haul truck on the travelway when the truck hit a pothole causing the truck to jerk. Employee was holding handhole in cab, felt numbness of finger. Injury reported 8/15 but occurred on 8/8. Medical treatment of dianostic testing performed. Deemed recordable by MD on 9/19 with referral to PT as MRI identified bulged cervical disc. * McHenry West Pit # 26.*

August 31, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down off Cat 992, operator of Case uniloader (skidsteer) struck operator in hand while on ladder w/blade extension. Bruises & abrasions only.

February 28, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN OFF THE ROAD VOLVO TRUCK, OVER LEVEL GROUND. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN NECK TO BACK. EMPLOYEE IS NOT SURE IF HE HIT A BUMP OR NOT. SEAT BELTS WERE USED.

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