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July 30, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Werner Construction Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding rivets on a belt splice, high wind condtions, outdoors. Wind blew small metal fragment into right eye. Employee washed out eye and continued work. Eye remained irritated. Sought medical attention on 8/4/9

July 4, 2007 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Werner Construction Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was cleaning a crusher interior. While dismounting, he slipped and did the "splits" while recovering. This hyper-extended his right groin muscle.

September 30, 2006 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Werner Construction Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was performing servicing operations on a portable crusher. Work requires considerable bending at the waist. Upon straightening from a flexed position, worker noticed sharp pain at lower back and down left leg. Worker has experienced pinched nerve in this area in the past.

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