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July 30, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BMC Sand, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE claims to have injured lower back while lifting screens on the plant.

August 9, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
BMC Sand, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was removing hardware from sand screw using an impact wrench. EE believed that sand fell from the screw and EE felt slight pain in EE's left eye. After finishing the project, the EE's eye was still irritated so EE flushed it with water. The EE went to the eye doctor on Monday morning. Doctor found metallic material in EE's left eye.

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