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1983–2026
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September 16, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DIRECTING THE OPERATOR OF THE DOZER WHILE CLEARING RIGHT OF WAYS FOR DRILLING RIG. A PINE SNAPING WAS PUSHED OVER AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE HEAD CAUSING NECK AND BACK PAIN.

August 28, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING WEED EATER CUTTING GRASS AND EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN. POSSIBLE BACK STRAIN.

May 16, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING ON SHAFT GRINDING AND A PIECE OF TRASH WENT IN HE RIGHT EYE.

December 3, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING ON A SCREW CONVEYOR THAT WAS BEING LIFTED INTO PLACE BY A SMALL CRANE. EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK GUIDING/PUSHING THE SCREW CONVEYOR.

August 30, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING HANDRAIL OFF SILO 3 SLAG BLEW OUT INTO PANT LEGS AND DOWN INTO BOOT BURNIG RIGHT ANKLE.

August 22, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING FLIGHTS OUT OF CLAY COOLER. ONE FLIGHT WAS ALMOST FREE. WHEN EE PULLED ON IT, IT CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON HIS RIGH TINSTEP. HE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED BOOTS BUT A SHARP PROJECTI ON ON THE FLIGHT STRUCK HIS BOOT ABOVE THE TOE, PUNCTURING THE BOOT & HIS FOOT.

August 16, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED AT 8 AM CST THAT HE HAD GOTTEN A PIECE OF SOAP STONE (TALC) IN HIS EYE ON 8-16-93 AND DID NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL 8-17-93 AT WHICH TIKMEHE GOT IT OUT HIMSELF. IT LEFT HOLE IN H IS EYE SO REPORTED ACCIDENT TO ME 8-18-93 AND WENT TO DR FOR CHECKUP AND GOT MEDICINE FOR EYE.

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