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273,193
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2000–2026
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December 14, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zack Burkett Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

They were cleaning mud off of the feeder. Co-worker had his back to employee and accidentally hit him on his right hand with a pick ax; causing a cut to his hand.

September 30, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zack Burkett Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS TRYING TO PUT LEGGING ON BELT. GOT FINGERCAUGHT BETWEEN PRY BAR AND FRAME CRUSHER.

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