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November 5, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texcon Materials LTD · Fall from machine

Employee reported on 11/13/2007 that he went to the doctor on 11/12/2007 and was diagnosed with a broken rib. He claims that he slipped and fell from the crusher on 11/05/2007. The doctor allowed him to return to work under restricted duty.

June 2, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texcon Materials LTD · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping down from end loader and hit his left knee on machine. The second step was defective and collapsed as the operator was dismounting the equipment.

August 30, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texcon Materials LTD · Fall down stairs

Employee was operating the truck weigh scales. She stepped out of the office to use the restroom. When she stepped down on the steps she twisted her ankle and fell.

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