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June 24, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wlliams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Diesel fuel spilled on the portable plant because someone left the handles open. When employee stepped on the rail of the plant, boot slipped on the rail causing them to fall striking the plant rail on right shin.

May 9, 2018 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using wrench to install rollers on portable plant. Felt a "pop" in rt shoulder. Refused medical treatment until 05/16/18. Placed on light duty. No light duty available. Returned to regular duty 05/22/18. Follow-up with dr 5/31. Placed on light duty. No light duty available.

August 14, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While operating front-end wheeled loader, employee removed safety barrier, loader slipped over edge and overturned. Employee diagnosed with neck strain.

April 1, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When employee stepped down from loader to ground, felt a pop in lower back.

December 24, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using razor knife to cut slot in belt of wash plant, knife slipped, cutting employee's finger.

November 19, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using shovel to clear chat from screening plant area. He felt a "pop" in his lower back. Diagnosis: lower back strain.

October 25, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was standing on hopper brace attempting to dislodge large rock which was caught in the hopper. He slipped off the brace, straining his left knee.

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