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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mine Service Inc. · Struck by flying object

Awkward body position, Vibration from impact wrench causing loose materials to move around

September 28, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mine Service LTD · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a hammer bar in impact crusher when rotor turmed catching employee's left foot in pinch point. The left foot was crushed with the 5th toe being severed.*orginal was online filing*

June 5, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Mine Service LTD · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRIME A 6" WATER PUMP WHEN HEAD PRESSURE BACKFLOWED INTO THE PUMP CAUSING HOT WATER & STEAM TO SPRAY OUT OF THE PRIMARY PORT AND ONTO THE EMPLOYEE.

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