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February 13, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Smith Sand & Gravel Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee twisted good knee while shoveling a small pile of gravel away from main conveyer tail pulley, went to doctor, put on light duty, no loss of pay, returned to full duty on 02-20-17. On 02-20-17 complained knee was no better worked 02-27-17 went back to doctor on 02-28-17 doctor told to stay off it till x-ray or MRI work comp claim started 02-27-17

March 27, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Smith Sand & Gravel Llc · Struck against a moving object

Doctor indicated torn or stretched back muscle due to jarring from pot holes in county road over extended time while driving Volvo gravel hauling truck

September 23, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Smith Sand & Gravel Llc · Fall from machine

Miner fell from a ladder, fractured three ribs.

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