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November 7, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing angle brace from catwalk structure during its fabrication. Employee failed to seek assistance before removing final weld, however, employee proceeded to remove last weld causing angle to fall to the ground and rebounded, and struck left foot steel toe area causing injury to left big toe. Possible fracture.

September 3, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was working by cone crusher and a stone / rock hit employee on the back.

December 5, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by fallen object, asked if OK and was OK. Later that morning employee complained of some neck pain and send to clinic where employee was later released. Back to full duty on 12/7/2018

November 17, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE#1 was inside an Impact Crusher along with EE#2 & EE#3 changing impact crusher plates. EE#2 & EE#3 had finished the work and exited the machine but when EE#1 was about to exit the machine, he felt the machine move / rotate. EE#1 attempted to hold down or stop the metal bar from moving when he slipped, twisting his left ankle.

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