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June 29, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Contact with heat

Heat exhaustion due to not drinking proper fluids.

January 7, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled muscle on right calf going up stairs to generator trailer.

October 22, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Fall from machine

A conveyor belt was turned on while the laborer was on it cleaning it off. When he fell, he landed on his shoulder.

June 10, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPENING THE CHUTE TO THE 3/4" ROCK, THE CHUTE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER CUTTING TIP OF FINGER TO THE BONE.

May 19, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator MACHINERY
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD HURT SHOULDER ON PERSONAL TIME 5-13-01 THEN DISLOCATED HIS SAME SHOULDER WHILE PULLING HIMSELF ONTO THE CRUSHER.

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