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July 5, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator said EE slipped & fell backwards against loader bucket. Said EE was ok but would go to clinic to be sure. info previously reported to MSHA on 7/8/16. Operator returned to work the following AM and indicated no restrictions, no med's, etc and went to work. Subsequent misrepresentations - info provided to MSHA inspector

December 11, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall from machine

Operator was done for the day. Parked loader and shut it down. While climbing down from loader, he accidentally missed a step. He tried to catch himself and fell on his hand. Went to the Clinic - Diagnosis says a Left radius fracture - Soft cast applied and referred to orthopedic for review. Able to work with limitations

November 16, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall down stairs

Tripped and fell going out of office door and down 5" step to ground level. Right leg and back pain.

March 24, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS LAYING ON FENDER AND FRAME OF FINDLAY PLANT & REACHED DOWN TO PULL WRENCH AND EE FELT A POP ON RIB CAGE, LEFT SIDE.

February 18, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck against a moving object

LIFTING FROST WITH LOADER AND THE WEIGHT JOLTED HIS BACK.

April 12, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck against a moving object

WAS DRIVING FRONT END LOADER AND IT WAS A REALLYRUFF AREA TO BE WORKING IN. BOUNCING UP AND DOWNCAUSED SEVERE BACK AND RT. LEG PAIN.

February 24, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND BLEW METAL GATE INTO RIGHT LEG SCRAPING SHINBONE ON 2-24-02. LEG BECAME INFECTED BY BLUE JEANS RUBBING ON LEG (ALLERGIC TO DYE IN JEANS). WENT TO HOSPITAL ON 3-10-02 FOR TREATMENT OF INFE CTION OF RIGHT LEG.

October 28, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON FIELD HOPPER TAKING BIG ROCKS OFF OF GRATE ONTO THE GROUND. HE STRAINED GROIN AREA.

August 24, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS WORKING ON FIELD HOPPER TAKING BIG ROCKS OFF OF GRATE UNTO THE GROUND. X-RAYS SHOWED EMPLOYEE HAD STRAINED LEFT ARM.

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