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July 25, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texcon Materials LTD · Struck against stationary object

Checking for loose bolts on screen, cut hand and finger.

May 16, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texcon Materials LTD · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a 4" suction line out of the mud and injured right shoulder. Thought injury would heal and after a period of time had it examined by a doctor. Found torn rotator cuff. Will require surgery at some point to correct. Has not lost any time as of yet.

March 2, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texcon Materials LTD · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A NEW EE HIRED AS A LABORER WAS CLEANING AND SHOVELING AROUND CRUSHING PLANT AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

June 18, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texcon Materials LTD · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING GRAVEL SPILL UNDER CRUSHER FEED CONVEYOR. HE RAISED UP AND STRUCK SHOULDER ON CONVEYOR FRAME.

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