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February 5, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Dakota Aggregates LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Code 26 - Moderate loss in hearing

June 14, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Dakota Aggregates LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Electrical Contractor was wiring drive for water pump when Arc Flash occurred. Contractor was working alone and doesn't remember what could have caused accident. Contractor suffered burns to arms.

August 2, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dakota Aggregates LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a 3/4" ratchet & socket to tighten a conveyor belt at the tail pulley. The ratchet slipped off causing the employee to fall forward hitting head/eye on guarding framework.

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