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August 6, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Konza Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

There was light rain prior to start of shift causing mud, which stuck to his work boots, causing his foot to slip on step of stairway.

November 2, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Konza Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

GRINDING METAL WITH GRINDER. FACE SHIELD WAS BEING WORN. EE WAS UNAWARE THAT A METAL SHAVING HAD LANDED IN HIS EYE TIL 3 DAYS LATER.

August 27, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konza Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FRONT END LOADER WAS BEING USED TO SEPARATE BARGE HOSE FROM THE 10" PLASTIC PIPE FEEDING THE CLASSIFIER. THE INSTANT IT WAS PULLED OFF, THE HOSE SNAPPED BACK AND HIT EE. IT BRUISED THE BACK OF HIS LEFT CALF.

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