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Years on record
1983–2026
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September 17, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Products Of Texas · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WALKING ON 8URGE FEEDER CONVEYOR AND TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF METAL ROD THAT WAS STICKING OUT. HELD ON TO THE RUNNING BOARD TO KEEP FROM FALLING AND TWISTED BACK.

August 13, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Products Of Texas · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STEPPED ON A METAL PLATFORM IN WHICH THE BOLTS HAD COME LOOSE - THE PLATFORM GAVE WAY AND EMPLOYEE FELL

March 20, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Products Of Texas · Fall from machine

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE CAT - EMPLOYEE\S FOOT SLIPPED ON ARM OF CAT BLADE. FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TRACK AND BLADE ARM OF CAT.

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