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1983–2026
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June 4, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dal-Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE BELTS ON THE CONVEYORS. HE WAS HOLDING A BOLT AND NUT IN PLACE FOR EE OTHER APPLIED THE AIR ON AND THE NUT TWISTED AND CUT EE FINGER.

May 20, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Dal-Minerals Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS CUTTING REBAR OVERHEAD. THE REBAR FELL AND KNOCKED THE TORCH OUT OF HIS HAND. THE TORCH FELL AND BURNT HIS RIGHT EAR AND CHEEK.

December 10, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Dal-Minerals Company · Fall from machine

WELDER CUTTING LOOSE LINERS ON DOZER.THE LINER SPRUNG LOOSE AND HIT WELDER AND KNOCKED HIM OFF LADDER.WELDER FELL BACK AND HIT HEAD ON BACK OF TRUCK.

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