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273,095
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2000–2026
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May 2, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Centex Materials llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung by a bee while descending stairs at the primary crusher and had an allergic reaction requiring medical attention beyond first aid.

March 20, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Centex Materials llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was driving haul truck when he felt something crawling (insect) under his left pant leg along his calf. The employee swatted his leg and it went away. The next day he had some swelling and complained of some pain. The initial visit the doctor observed his injury and told him his options. The follow-up visit the doctor provided him with some antibiotics (prescription).

May 24, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Centex Materials llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ENTERING MACHINE WHEN WIND BLEW DOOR CLOSE ON LEFT RING FINGER.

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