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Years on record
2000–2026
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Scoped to James E Holmes
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August 13, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holmes Construction Company LP · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was running the button house when a big rock plungged the throat of the feeder. He attempted to break the rock with a 12# sledge hammer and pry with a bar to allow the rock a position where it would go on into the crusher.

May 17, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holmes Construction Co LP. · Struck against stationary object

EE NOTICED A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN A TRANSFER CHUTE. HE BROKE IT LOOSE. THE MATERIAL BLOCKED THE PATH OF THE REST OF THE MATERIAL. HE MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHUTE TO REMOVE THE BLOCK AGE. IT BROKE LOOSE AND THE MATERIAL PUSHED THE SHOVEL DOWN AND SLAMMED HIS HAND INTO A BRACE OVER HEAD.

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