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2000–2026
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June 5, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cave Run Stone, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operating a front end loader. Went in to get a bucket full at bottom of shot. Hit a real hard spot. Loader just stopped. Pain started in lower back area and down left leg.

October 5, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Cave Run Stone, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Was greasing sand belt when belt started moving. Flipped off feet. Grabbed cable and held on until belt was stopped. Did not seek medical treatment until 10-15-04 due to soreness. Feeling better at this time.

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