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2000–2026
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June 5, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strack Excavating LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was very quickly heading towards the dumpster located near the shop right before quitting time. He was rapidly walking/jogging and while doing so his knee gave out. When his knee gave out he fell onto the rock and cut his knee open. He immediately turned pale and felt nauseas so he was taken to the emergency room where he received stitches.

November 10, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strack Excavating LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was trying to flip gates on the screen deck when he lost his balance and jumped from the deck 10-12ft landing on his feet.

April 4, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strack Excavating LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Adjusting a bolt on the Crusher when he stumbled on the platform and broke his left foot.

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