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July 18, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Frontera Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE made contact with an exposed fan blade on a generator motor as EE was diagnosing the engine for repairs. Guarding had been removed prior to the day of incident.

May 6, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Frontera Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was attempting to lift the head of the excavator which appeared to be stuck. When he slipped he felt sharp pain on his right hip towards back.

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