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273,193
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May 16, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Rivers Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was climbing up onto the back of utility truck. Said employee lifted their left leg up onto bed of the truck then used both arms pull the rest way up. Employee said they felt pain in left shoulder.

August 12, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Twin Rivers Stone, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving Haul truck to pit to get loaded when EE hit a pothole in the pit floor. The jarring caused EE have lower back sprain.

May 3, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Twin Rivers Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Subject was cutting the tail pulley loose from conveyor. Once bearings were cut loose the tail pulley shaft teetered the opposite direction pinning hand between it and hopper above.

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