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273,193
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2000–2026
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November 27, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee thought that he could make it on one step going down. He could not reach the catwalk and he put a lot of pressure on his hand and knee.

October 20, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It was just a little pain in his back from muscle being pulled.

November 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped on the mud on top of quarry truck. He lost his balance & fell against the fender & then to the ground. He did not stop to look, analyze or manage hazards.

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