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August 7, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Mine Service Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a utility knife to cut conveyor belt on the Primary Feed Conveyor the employee was cutting towards themselves, the knife slipped cutting through their glove and cutting the left thumb.

February 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Mine Service LTD · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping another employee pry a hopper into place. The bar slipped causing employee to twist his body. His body shifted but his lower right leg did not. This caused the injury to his right knee.

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