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September 30, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
D.I. Aggregate Management LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee stepped down from the dock to the lower work platform, left foot first, at the point his foot came in contact with the lower work platform his right knee popped. Knee sprain, possible ligament damage.

September 18, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D.I. Aggregate Management LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was breaking down clay balls with a bar when he said his shoulder and arm started hurting.

August 30, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
D.I. Aggregate Management LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The rope was not properly placed on the dock cleat. This caused the rope to bite or stall. At this point the employee kicked the rope free, there was no way to hold the tension back on the rope causing the rope to slap upward and hit the employee in the hand, resulting in the injury.

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