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November 2, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling heavy cables through mud, while attempting to pull out loader that was stuck, he strained his back.

October 18, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A FLOAT ON LAKE THAT WAS STUCK HIGH GROUND, USING PIPES. CAUSING BACK STRAIN.

February 15, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WELDING AND GRINDING AND GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

September 25, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS IN SAND TANK PLANT. WAS NOT RUNNING. REPAIRING A VLAVE AND BACKED LEFT LEG INTO SHARP POINTED PIECE OF METAL WHICH BROKE OFF INTO HIS LEG.

March 3, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS ASSISTING WITH ASSEMBLY OF BOOSTER PUMP AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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