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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 24, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Conners Crushed Stone · Struck by flying object

An employee was using a 3" high pressure water hose to fill an equipment pressure washer and the employee lost control of the water hose and it slapped the employee in the left shoulder and chest, causing a strain to the upper left arm tendon, shoulder muscle and chest.

February 1, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator MACHINERY
CONNERS CRUSHED STONE · Struck by flying object

3 inch rock bounced off shaker screen and hit operator in the mid back causing a small bruise.

February 25, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Conners Construction Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

Crusher operator was grinding on a piece of metal and a chip of metal got into eye. The operator had safety glasses on, but they didn't have side shields on them.

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