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July 13, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a wrench to hold the head of a bolt while tightening with impact. Felt a pop in employee's left bicep area. Taken to Doctor same day, returned to work without restrictions. Returned to primary doctor, returned to work with restrictions on 7/28/17.

July 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

On 7/25, employee slipped while using a pry bar, striking head on structure. Employee was given first aid and offered medical exam, employee declined. On 7/26, employee requested medical exam and was seen at ER. Diagnosed as mild concussion given days off work starting 7/27. Reportable as of 7/27.

July 6, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Struck against stationary object

On Oct/26/11, an employee reported he hurt his elbow on 7/6/11. He was pulling on a wrench, it slipped and he struck his elbow on a Rotex screen. Employee was seen by a physician Fri/Oct/28. Physician prescribed steroids. X-Ray negative for fracture. Physician informed operator by phone Mon/10/31/11. No permanent impairment expected.

June 5, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing out beneath sand dryer with a 1.5 inch water hose. Employee attempted to shut off hose using an adjustable wrench when it slipped from his hand, with the nozzle striking the employee underneath his hard hat, just above his right ear. The laceration required 1 staple to close the wound. The employee was released for full duty that shift.

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