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2000–2026
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November 28, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilliam County Road Department · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Jaw plugged with large rocks - moving rocks hand slipped rock smashed left index fingertip.

April 2, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Gilliam County Road Department · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Setting up 25ft. conveyor-EE on belt when cord was plugged causing the belt to start pulling him off his feet and under cross bar causing broken left ribs and right scapula.

October 9, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilliam County Road Department · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I was lifting top table liner out of impact crusher it slid over to one side and put excess strain on left arm and shoulder.

October 13, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilliam County Road Department · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Climbed off D-8 Cat. Rock under my foot rolled and I lost my balance and footing. I put my arm our to stop my fall. When I hit the ground, I twisted my right shoulder.

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