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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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March 19, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
BYK USA LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee walking up ramp bent over to retrieve an object. A forklift operator backing down the ramp with a load did not see the employee, knocked EE to the side of the forklift and ran over EE's right foot. X-rays did not show any fractures. The ER released employee to work with no restrictions. A doctor visit on 4/2/26 prescribed light duty until swelling subsides.

February 27, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright POWERED HAULAGE
BYK USA LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in removal of sump pump. 1 bolt was not identified and removed from pump base. Crane lifted causing bolt to sheer. Employees thumb caught between pump and adjacent blind flange resulting in thumb fracture

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