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1983–2026
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June 4, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A DUST PARTICLE BLEW INTO EYE.

November 8, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE NEAR MAINTENANCE SHOP WHEN WIND BLEW PIECE OF ROCK INTO RIGHT EYE.

June 2, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CAR & WINDS BLEW DUST INTO EYES EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. HE WAS CAUTIONED TO WEAR GOGGLES OVER GLASSES.

April 14, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS REMOVING SAFETY GOGGELS AND GLASSES AT END OF SHIFT AND DUE TO HARD WINDS AND BLOWING DUST PARTICLE BLEW INTO EYE.

July 26, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TRACKHOE TO CLEAR BRUSH ALONG A ROAD AND DISTURBED A HIVE OF BEES WHICH STUNG HIM.

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