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May 9, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing a blowbar on crusher, they were using a hammer to knock blowbar loose. A metal shard from blowbar hit employee in the leg and made penetrating wound. Metal was removed and wound sutures were required

April 12, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing blow bar from crusher unit using a small hammer to dislodge blowbar. A small piece of the blow broke loose and lodged in his arm. We took the employee to clinic to remove fragment. Injury will required a few stitches. No loss of function of arm.

January 15, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 EMPLOYEES WERE REINSTALLING A PIN INTO RAIL ON DOZER TRACKS. ONE EE STRUCK THE PIN WITH HAMMER & IT FLEW OUT OF HOLE & HIT INJURED ON THE SAFETY GLASSES. GLASSES CUT EE ABOVE EYE.

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