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2000–2026
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March 31, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Colorado Materials, Ltd · Struck by flying object

While performing mechanic duties, HOLT employee and Weisman Equipment contractor, was embedded in the left chest area by a small piece of metal shard from a piece of equipment. The employee was taken to a medical facility to receive medical treatment and the foreign body was removed from the chest.

November 17, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Colorado Materials Ltd · Struck by falling object

While standing at the control panel of a portable screen a large rock fell from the top surface and struck the top of EE's hard hat. The hard hat shell contacted EE's head, causing a cut to EE's scalp. The impact knocked EE down and caused pain to EE's back and right shoulder.

March 8, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Colorado Materials Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a hand held grinder, employee slipped and hit left hand lacerating palm.

October 18, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Colorado Materials LTD · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using an impact wrench to remove a rusted bolt when it jerked causing him to smash his finger.

August 17, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Colorado Materials Ltd · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE ASSISTING A FELLOW MAINTENANCE WORKER, THE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED ON THE WRIST BY A CUTTING TORCH WHEN IT SLIPPED OFF THE PIECE OF METAL THEY WERE CUTTING.

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