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January 11, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Crockett County Mining, LTD · Struck by flying object

Clear skies and 60°F with W winds blowing approximately 10-15 mph. Employee was waiting for a 1-1/8" socket to tighten bolts on a belt clamp. When he looked up to grab the socket and the wind blew some dust into his eye.

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