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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 8, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Texas Architectural Aggregate Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured stepped off backhoe and stepped on a rock twisting his right knee.

June 21, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Texas Architectural Aggregate Inc · Struck against stationary object

WALKING TO JOB LOCATION IN MILL, STEPPED ON FIST-SIZED ROCK, LOST FOOTING, TWISTED ANKLE, CONTINUED TO WALK ANDW ORK ON FOOT UNTIL NOTICED BY FOREMAN.

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