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February 23, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a steel plate (16"x 16") with the assistance of another employee, one was holding while one was cutting, when the steel plate was freed up the employee was in an awkward position and tried to handle the plate by himself. Resulting in a strain to his right arm and was given work restrictions returning to work.

July 11, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to the stacker belt after a heavy rain storm, there was an accumulation of water he tripped fell forward and hit his head on the metal frame, leaving a red mark, there was no excessive swelling, no loss of conscience.

November 5, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in a dozer when he decided to exit the vehicle. At this time he caught his left foot on the foot rest and twisted his left knee. Employee hurt his knee on the 5th and sought medical attention on the 6th of November.

August 14, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee did not report until 8/19/13 after his supervisor asked why he was wearing a brace on his wrist. He stated he injured it on 8/14/13 not really sure how it was just sore. At this time he did not seek medical treatment. On 8/21/13 the employee went to the Urgent care they diagnosed him with tendonitis and told him to wear a brace at all times and gave him restrictions.

December 3, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to change out screens. He felt sore afterward but did not report until 12/10/2012. His doctor placed him on restricted duty.

June 1, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was aligning a gear box on a bucket elevator, and as he pushed forward he felt a pain in his lower back.

May 17, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up an extension cord in the maintenance shop. When he turned around he bumped his knee into a table, and his knee started to swell up.

April 3, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning out spray nozzles using a small pocket knife when he cut his hand.

March 8, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee slipped on ice in the parking lot that was built up under a layer of snow. The employee injured his ankle and is on restricted duty.

September 28, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 5 Gallon bucket of oil weighing approximately 35 lbs. When she lifted and turned the employee felt discomfort in her lower back.

May 6, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal IMPOUNDMENT
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Accident type, without injuries

When adding extra water from the City and Plant, in an effort to fill pond three for the first time. It was believed that the additional water being pumped into pond one overflowed and washed out the South East corner of the Pond. No water entered the Plant or Mining areas, the water traveled East across Exel Easement into a wooded area and a farmers field.

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