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May 2, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Braaten Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Rock was stuck on shaker pan and cat walk employee used pry bar to loosen and when it loosened employee crushed finger between pry bar and railing

December 7, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braaten Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Experienced truck driver/equipment mover was loading equipment on to a trailer, ee slipped and fell on the ice and hit head hard enough to warrant an ambulance.

August 12, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braaten Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted knee while repairing equipment. Sought medical attention with instruction to wrap injury and ice no lost time.

November 29, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Braaten Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

WENT TO LOOK IN SCREEN PLANT AND ROCK EJECTED STRIKING HIS FOREHEAD. REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

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