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May 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

La Grange Materials LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee was cleaning up the machinery.

March 6, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

La Grange Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was fixing a part of equipment and a hammer hit his finger.

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