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August 10, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Humboldt County Department of Public Works · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I was walking down a slight incline in the rock pit, and there was loose gravel that gave way under my right foot, resulting in me falling to the ground from standing height. When I fell I landed on my left knee, and my right wrist. My left knee had minor scrapes and cuts, and my right wrist received a hard impact and resulted in lots of pain and swelling.

August 4, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Humboldt County Department of Public Works · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Not sure exactly what may have caused injury. I pulled on a water pump pull start motor. Pulled around hose watering pit grounds, it's very heavy. Started running 970 loader and just noticed pain in right shoulder around 11:00 am. Noticed shoulder was worse by 3:00 pm.

August 22, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Humboldt County Department of Public Works · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On Wednesday 08/21/2019 this employee was working at crusher site picking rebar from conveyor. On Thursday 08/22/2019 employee told supervisor that it was painful to breathe/sore throat/stuffy nose. Employee said it was the dust from the crusher and wanted to go to the doctor.

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