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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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July 21, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rocky Mountain Pre-Mix Concrete · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loosening a large nut on the jaw crusher. When the nut came loose, his finger was pinched between the wrench and frame, splitting open the tip of his right hand ring finger. He required one stitch to hold the flap in place.

July 20, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rocky Mountain Pre-Mix Concrete · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to clear large rocks from the feed opening to the jaw crusher when he strained his lower back

November 8, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rocky Mountain Pre-Mix Concrete · Fall from machine

EE was servicing his loader to begin his shift. He fell off the left rear fender, while attempting to loosen the cap on the hydraulic oil tank. he landed on the ground injuring his right knee.

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