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April 6, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck against stationary object

Hit hand while working on dredge

August 14, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing trough idlers on stack and strained low back.

February 19, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to get time cards from the time clock and when turned around to come back, EE tripped over the flower bed landing on left knee.

September 13, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee holding onto 3/4 cable, to keep it from going into water.

August 24, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulling up on Dredge: pin slipped out of hole hitting Employees left hand/wrist.

January 4, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping down from dredge and struck self with knife which he was carrying.Sustained laceration requiring 4 stitches.

June 29, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck in face.

May 20, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hose used to wash scale came apart and clamp cut employee's left hand, requiring medical treatment.

March 12, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was welding pipes and felt pain in his low back.

December 10, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kent Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell onto deck and injured left shoulder.

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