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Years on record: 2000–2026
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February 15, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY

Dead River Ranch Materials. LLC · Struck by falling object

Two employees were injured while performing maintenance on our primary feed hopper when another employee mistakenly dumped sand and gravel on them not knowing they were performing maintenance in the hopper.

February 15, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Dead River Ranch Materials. LLC · Struck by falling object

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