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August 2, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Faulks Bros. Construction · Contact with electrical current

After conveyor did not start, Employee went to check the reset button on the electrical panel. When they bent down to see it, their hand was close enough to the panel that they believes sweat dripped from their hand and electricity jumped from panel to their left pinky finger.

August 16, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Bros Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

August 8, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

August 8, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

October 5, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Brothers Construction, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

764 Power screen overheated. EE opened radiator cap to check fluid level. Under pressure, fluid sprayed out and got onto EE's arm and face.

September 28, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Bros. Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying 4x4 oak blocks (one in each hand) to chock wheels of conveyor for maintenance. When setting down block in right hand, block fell from hand and twisted EE's right forearm. Diagnosis was strain of right bicep.

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