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October 10, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING BARREL OF GREASE (120 LB CAN) AND STRAINED SHOULDER.

August 25, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa · Struck against stationary object

HIT HIS ELBOW ON CRUSHER WHILE CLEANING IT.

June 6, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKERS WERE THREADING NEW HOIST LINE THROUGH BOOM OF DRAGLINE WHEN ONE NEW LING SEPARATED FROM THE OLD LINE. THE LINE KNOCKED THE INJURED PARTY ON THE GROUND CAUSING MINOR CUT AND STRAINED BA CK.

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