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September 27, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It was raining out. Employee went to get out of the loader & slipped on the step. Grabbed the hand rail with right hand & felt pain in bicep.

April 11, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During a tire change on a trailer, the trailer slipped off the bottle jack and blocking catching the employees left hand between the rim and the trailer.

February 16, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The ground had patchy ice spots. Employee was walking from Bulldozer across parking lot to truck.

January 8, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Watching employees move a piece of steel - reached up to help and jammed finger against the steel

October 13, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Trying to start engine on water truck, pull cord slipped, jerked hand and wrist hit metal plate.

June 10, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing side of berm - slipped - twisted knee

May 28, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Climbing stairs on plant and bumped shoulder on platform (metal). Did not think he had hurt himself but over weekend began to have stiffness and pain in shoulder and neck. (Left shoulder) Is now taking physical therapy for four (4) weeks, three (3) times a week

December 31, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Carrying pieces of steel to repair head-box. Said he felt like he pulled a muscle. Doctor diagnosed hernia on 12/08/14

March 27, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Chipping dried clay from back of jaw crusher in preparation to change jaws.

August 17, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into loader and foot slipped, caught himself with the handrail

November 2, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling boat on shore, slipped on mud/ice strained back

October 21, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING OUT FROM UNDER DOVEYOR - FELT PULL IN BACK.

September 14, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON GUARD, PICKED IT UP AND FELT PULL.

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