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October 3, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amcon Aggregates · Over-exertion in lifting objects

was moving a hose by hand and "tweaked" back

September 19, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Amcon Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating skid loader bucket hit tire on portable crusher puncturing tire thereby blowing air which In turn blew sand into eyes of operator.

September 8, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Amcon Aggregates · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mild loss of hearing in left ear. Severe loss of hearing in right ear. EE operates aggregate crusher as needed and operates loader (with cab) balance of the day.

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