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May 10, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CSA Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured worker was trying to move a portable air compressor onto a truck, dropped compressor on foot.

July 31, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CSA Materials, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured worker was attempting to take out a larger rock from inside the crusher when his hand slipped and smashed is right index finger against the metal of the crusher. Worker was wearing leather gloves when accident occurred.

July 26, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CSA Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE bent over to flip the floor panel (4x8 plywood per phone call) over when he dropped his end and could not stand up due to pain in his lower back. Back strain. (Per phone call, EE will see a specialist soon for further diagnosis).

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