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December 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing a wiper on the screening plant and his knife slipped and cut his right pinkie finger.

July 14, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a conveyor belt with his box knife when his hand slipped and cut his leg. EE received 7 stitches and work release with restrictions (sedentary for next 4 days; no bending at knee for next 10 days) until stitches are removed 10 days later.

August 15, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was changing loader teeth and according to co-worker who was working with him; EE took a hammer and tapped the loader tooth and a sliver of metal off the loader tooth penetrated his eye. EE was not wearing his safety glasses. We are uncertain of impairment at this time.

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