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June 5, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Miller Springs Material · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing the blow bars on the crusher when the pedestal for the blow bar came loose and hit the handrail. The handrail hit the EE. EE was hit on the right side of his stomach and top of his right hip bone. He suffered bruising and a minor abrasion to his stomach area.

August 2, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Miller Springs Material · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Working on trailer, air bag released and air blast pushed employee's head against the ground. He was on the ground to the left of the air bags. No visable injury; taken to hospital as a precaution.

June 23, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Miller Springs Material · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lacerated left wrist cutting belts using a box cutter.

January 20, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miller Springs Material · Fall from machine

ROCK GOT STUCK IN BELT, TURNED OFF MACHINE AND LOCKED MACHINE TO REMOVE ROCK. GOT TO BOTTOM OF CATWALK, TURNED TO GO DOWNSTAIRS, HEEL GOT CAUGHT ON EXTENDED METAL WALKWAY, FELL 2' ONTO GROUND, INJURING RT SHOULDER

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