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July 21, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Burns Concrete Inc · Struck against stationary object

Stepped on rock and twisted knee. Knee is hurting when he walks.

January 10, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burns Concrete Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON ICE. EE DID NOT FALL, BUT STRAINED BACK MUSCLES TRYING TO PREVENT FALL.

July 29, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burns Concrete Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While closing inspecting door on crusher employee smashed thumb of right hand in pinch point.

October 24, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Burns Concrete Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL "SNOW POLES" AT ROAD EDGES USING SLIDE HAMMER OR JACKHAMMER. EE ELECTED TO DRIVE POST INTO GROUND USING LOADER BUCKET. THE POST SLIPPED AND LOADER BUCKET STR UCK EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG CAUSING TORN FLESH.

April 9, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burns Concrete Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE DECIDED TO LIFT AND MOVE A 600 LB PIECE OF METAL INSTEAD OF USING PROPER EQUIPMENT AND PULLED HIS BACK MUSCLES.

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