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April 22, 2008 DE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bear Materials-LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting the frame work of grizzly feeder grate when the right hand corner broke off and dropped on his right foot.

September 23, 2006 DE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bear Materials-LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Mechanic working on Sand Plant claims he injured his left knee during shift, reported it to his supervisor on 9/25/06. He said he was lying on his back pushing up screen with his feet, "it must have happened then". He said that he didn't realize he hurt it until later that night at home, his knee was painful & swollen. He was sent to Medical Center on 9/26/06.

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