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2000–2026
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November 3, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Riverbend Sand & Gravel Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING THE SKID STEER ACROSS THE YARD AND HIT A POTHOLE. IT THREW HIM AROUND IN THE CAB AND STRAINED HIS NECK SO WE SENT HIM TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE.

October 19, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverbend Sand & Gravel Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOADING SCRAP STEEL ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. HE THREW ONE PIECE OF METAL ON THE TRUCK AND SMASHED HIS RING FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF STEEL.

July 19, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverbend Sand & Gravel Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was opening a bucket of crater compound grease. The screwdriver he was using slipped out of the notch on the bucket lid and he hit his finger on the bucket ear. He cut his middle finger on his right hand.

May 13, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Riverbend Sand & Gravel Corporation · Struck against a moving object

The Employee was mowing grass at mining operation. The passing motor vehicle struck tractor. Employee received bruising to legs and shoulder as a result of the impact.

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