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273,095
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2000–2026
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February 25, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Mining LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting conveyor belting with utility knife. The knife slipped out of work and cut EE's left thumb. EE received sutures in thumb.

April 15, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Mining LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT CONVEYOR BELTING MATERIAL TO USE AS A LINER FOR A BELLY PAN. EE WAS PULLING THE KNIFE THROUGH THE MATERIAL WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF THE CUT AND WENT ACROSS HIS RIGHT UPPER LEG. EE RECEIVED STITCHES AND RETURNED TO WORK.

July 25, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Mining LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING OFF THE END OF A SILICONE SEALANT TUBE AND CUT HIS FINGER.

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