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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 2, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Permian Basin Materials Aggregate · Struck by flying object

Employee #1 was standing near Employee #2, who was using a hammer to remove a bearing from the manlift. Employee #1 suddenly felt pain in EE's wrist and, upon lifting EE's sleeve, observed a small cut. EE was transported to Excel ER, where an X-ray revealed a small piece of metal embedded in EE's right wrist.

March 28, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Permian Basin Materials Aggregate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was attempting to pry a rock loose in the hopper when the pry bar recoiled & struck EE's safety glasses, resulting in a laceration to the bridge of EE's nose. EE stopped work & was transported to Ward County Hospital's Emergency Room, where EE received five stitches. Following the incident, the employee failed a post-accident drug test & EE's employment was terminated.

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