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August 2, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Parker Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck against a moving object

Unstable ground conditions and also operator error. The cab has water and window damage.

May 4, 2006 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parker Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off the dozer (it was raining), he stepped onto the track and slipped, he caught himself, but in the process he twisted his left knee and it popped.

July 29, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Parker Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON DOZER, DROPPED METAL ON INDEX FINGER LEFT HAND.

January 9, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parker Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall from machine

CHECKING EQUIPMENT SLIPPED ON STEP WITH WATER OR ICE JUMPED TO GROUND APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET SPRAINED ANKLE.

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