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July 30, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Scott Construction Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

June 9, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scott Construction, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling break rotor off of quarry pick-up. Miner felt pop and tearing in elbow. Elbow strain.

September 29, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Scott Construction, Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driving/riding in Articulating Haul Truck. Haul Material across mine site and strained lower back, right hip and leg.

August 31, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Scott Construction, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was greasing feeder bin tail pulley of wash plant. Miner placed boot on framework beam of feeder bin (ground level) when the miner slipped and fell into tail pulley guard causing laceration to left forearm requiring medical treatment 7 stitches.

September 15, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scott Construction, Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

A water pump lost its prime. Employee removed 5 inch hose to prime pump and hot water came out and burned employee's chest, inner forearms and top of thighs.

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