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January 13, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Dunn County Highway Department · Struck against a moving object

Operator struck his forehead on the widshield of the loader after striking a frozen portion of the limerock pile with the loader. Operator did not require medical treatment.

September 5, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Dunn County Highway Department · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket blades on number 2 loader volvo loader. He was cleaning rust from the bucket with an air chisel when a piece of steel struck his neck.

February 9, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dunn County Highway Department · Struck against stationary object

While climbing off a rock conveyor, he stepped on two large rocks on the ground, twisting his ankle.

February 8, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunn County Highway Department · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING THE JAW, A ROCK WAS STUCK. EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO WEDGE IT OUT WHEN THE WEDGE BAR BOUNCED UP AND JAMMED HIS SHOULDER & HAND.

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