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July 13, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

REDLINE - Contractor Employee (Fritz Construction) was cleaning the track on an excavator when he felt a sting on his chin, raised pant leg and found an ant. Contractor noticed redness and inflammation on Monday 7/16. Contractor went to Doctor on Tuesday 7/17 and was given prescription medication for infection. Operator notified 7/17/12

April 11, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

REDLINE - Contractor employee (Fritz Construction) was working north of storm water pond when he noticed leg was itching and irritated on Wed/4/11. Employee was sent to doctor by Fritz, Fri/4/13. Infected spider bite was diagnosed. Prescription medication given for swelling / infection. Returned to work Thur/4/19. 3 missed days. Operator notified 4/16/12

March 7, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cadre Material Products, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning muck at Wet Plant with a shovel, near BC-10. Employee states windblown sand entered his right eye, although he was wearing safety glasses. Employee did not report the incident until 3/8/12 at 6:00 AM. employee taken to doctor. Scratched cornea, prescription medication, returned to full duty.

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