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March 29, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reiter Construction LLC · Fall from machine

Was stepping down from the overhead belt onto the screen deck, when slipped and fell over the side of screen deck onto the gearbox, hitting left shoulder. ER evaluation determined separated shoulder and referred to orthopedic for further evaluation.

June 27, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reiter Construction LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While unloading screens from NPT truck, he strained his back while pushing screens into the loader bucket. Thought it would get better but has just gotten worse.

July 18, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reiter Construction LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While cleaning gravel material from stuffer, employee attempted to push on shovel with right foot. The material gave way easier than anticipated resulting in hyper-extending the knee.

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