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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 25, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Redi-Mix, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was struck by 5 lb hammer head while removing coupler from pump shaft. Alternating striking coupler & other EE's hammer head came off the handle striking injured EE in pelvic region. Injured EE didn't seek medical attention on day of injury. Sought treatment on 7/27/20 & was referred to a specialist. Contusion to the pelvic region above the private area was the diagnosis.

October 18, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Redi-Mix, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was getting anchor cable for dredge out of the silted sand. EE was guiding the cable on the side of the work boat in the proper cable guides. Cable became wedged and EE used pry bar to get cable out of guide. The river current moved the boat and cable came out and EE's hand was pinned against handrail with the pry bar and cable.

June 19, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Redi-Mix, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying on rock in oversize chute with a bar and strained his chest muscle.

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