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July 27, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING WIRE MESH ON A PALLET USING A STAPLE GUN ONE STAPLE WENT THROUGH THE WOOD INTO HIS FINGER.EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TRAINED USING THIS TOOL.

January 24, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Struck by falling object

The miner was working at a wet saw. He had a rock in his hand that weighed about 12 to 15 pounds. He then struck the rock with a 3-pound hammer. The rock split in half. One piece stayed in his hand ad the other hit miner on his right knee.

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