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April 20, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Hausz Bros. Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE noted that his right arm had been stiff and sore and that he could see a doctor when he was done with his shift. He was diagnosed with tendonitis in the right arm caused by repeated motion like operating loader bucket controls to turning a wrench while doing maintenance and also shoveling and hammering. He was given a shot of cortisone.

June 23, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hausz Bros. Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON LADDER ENTERING LOADER AND HIT RIGHT ELBOW.

October 19, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hausz Bros. Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROCK IN HOPPER SMASHED FINGER.

June 3, 1988 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hausz Bros. Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISASSEMBLING CRUSHING EQUIPMENT, SREW JACK SLIPPED AND CUT HAND.

September 8, 1987 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hausz Bros. Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRING ON EMERG9NCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON LOADER CUT HAND DURING REPAIRS

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