Employee was moving a mobile crusher when, after hearing a pop from the tracks, a sliver of metal struck them in left cheek causing them to bleed. Witness quickly applied a nearby rag and drove them to the hospital where the metal was removed, the wound was cleaned, and stitches were applied.
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Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by flying object
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maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by falling object
Change screen on #1 shaker bottom deck when a rock fell on top of EE's helmet. Stiffness on the left side of EE's neck soreness and dazed
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