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1983–2026
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October 10, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Kinney Crushing Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SETTING A WATER PUMP IN A ROCKY AREA TO PUMP WATER FROM PIT. EE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND BUMPED HIS RT LEG ON THE FRAME OF THE PUMP. EE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL THE FOLLOWING 10-13-98, WH EN HE GOT AN INFECTION IN HIS LEG. THERE WERE NONOTICABLE CUTS OR OPEN SORES ON LEG, ONLY BRUISEING.

September 28, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Kinney Crushing Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TAKE A RADIATOR OUT OF A TRUCK AND WHEN HE WENT TO SET IT DOWN IT SLIPPED ON HIS FINGERS. THE MIDDLE & INDEX FINGERS. HE HAD NO LOST TIME.

September 3, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Kinney Crushing Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TIRE FOR MOUNT ON PIT TRUCK-CAUSED SEVERE PAIN IN BACK.

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