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November 10, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nokomis Quarry Company · Struck by falling object

EE moving stone/rock when piece fell on left hand ring finger.

October 10, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Nokomis Quarry Company · Struck against stationary object

While stepping on a stone EE twisted his ankle/leg. EE continued to work; ankle did swell up at home EE went to doctor could not determine any fracture. EE then went to another doctor and again no findings. EE then went to a speciaiist and it was determined that he had a hair-line fracture but was able to continue to work. EE did wear a boot for support but was able to work.

August 23, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nokomis Quarry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using wrench EE was struck by tool when using pressure to loosen bolt. EE went to family doctor who evaluated EE and returned him to work. MD instructed EE to return in 8 weeks. EE returned to MD for x-ray no positive findings. EE later returned to MD and in late December 2004. EE had 5 days off work for the soreness in the left elbow.

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