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273,095
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2000–2026
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August 21, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Forterra Brick, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lying on his back holding a 1" impact tool, breaking loose nut and bolt on cutting edge. EE had leg wrapped around cutting edge to hold counter sunk bolt from spinning. As bolt came loose, it popped up and spun, cutting through his pant leg, causing laceration to left knee.

April 16, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Forterra Brick, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A T POST TO PULL OUT OF GROUND WHEN EE PUSHED THE POST AWAY. EE HAND SLIPPED OFF THE POST AND IT SPRUNG BACK TOWARD BODY. A PIECE OF BARBED WIRE ON THE POST STRUCK EE ARM ABOUT 2 INCHES

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