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2000–2026
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February 26, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kiewit Texas Construction LP · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING SIDE DELIVERY BELT. ONCE THE MATERIAL WAS REMOVED BETWEEN THE TAIL PULLEY AND THE BELT, THE BELT MOVED IN REVERSE DIRECTION FOR ABOUT 2'. THE EE WAS LYING FACE DOWN ON THE BELT WITH HIS HEAD CLOSEST TO THE TAIL PULLEY. WHEN THE BELT MOVED, IT SLAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE FRAME OF THE SCREEN.

July 11, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
United Metro Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

REMOVING TIRE FROM VEHICLE AND AIR BLAST GUN BLEW DIRT IN FACE. SMALL PIECE OF METAL PENETRATED EYE.

September 22, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Twin Mountain Rock Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING SKID PLATES ON 988 F LOADER MECHANIC TRIED TO HOLD BOLT FROM SPINNING AND IN TURN CUT RIGHT HAND.

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