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February 19, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Goodale Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in construction of retaining wall for earthen ramp. Blocks are 2' tall x 2' wide and offset half a block each course. When stepping from one course to the next EE felt a pain in groin later diagnosed as a hernia. Employee is restricted from lifting heavy weights and may need surgery. Amendment: It was later diagnosed as a strain, not hernia.

December 30, 2008 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Goodale Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Plant Operator was clearing the grizzly bars one foot slipped between and banged his knee. He continued work for the day. He informed management of his injury on 1/8/09. Dr determined it was probably a sprain. He did physical therapy was told by Dr that his planned vacation would be sufficient recuperation. After vac. he started to miss work. Possible surgery required

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