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2000–2026
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June 28, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Campbell Concrete & Materials LP Sand Supply Div · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While repairing the car body of the radial stacker, the I/E was maneuvering a new section of steel box into place, which was balancing on the radial frame I beam. While re-rigging, the the load shifted causing the I/E end to rise quickly, causing his hand to become caught in a pinch point. The employee suffered the amputation of his left pinky from incident.

March 2, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Campbell Concrete & Mtrls · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP CLAY BALLS OFF CONVEYOR BELT, FELT BACK PULL AND START HURTING.

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