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January 30, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dean Word Company Ltd · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a hammer overhead to vibrate a bin to loosen material and strained shoulder.

February 21, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Dean Word Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

The injured employee was operating a Caterpillar scraper. He just dumped his load and turned the machine around when the drivers side tire exploded. The employee suffered first degree burns to his arms and neck.

July 27, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dean Word Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a metal fabricated box at the crusher wash plant when the load shifted causing him to trip/fall. His foot landed awkwardly on a rock and resulting in a sprain to his right ankle.

January 10, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dean Word Company Ltd · Fall from machine

Employee was working on the crusher tightening bolts, when he lost his footing and fell, resulting in a chest/shoulder strain. He refused treatment on the date of injury but requested treatment later on 1/18. The doctor evaluated the employee and released him to full duty.

August 5, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dean Word Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using box cutters to cut a belt. The knife slipped and struck the employee's forearm.

June 30, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dean Word Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing beams on a slab at well #3. The sling slipped off the hook and pinched the employee's finger. This resulted in an avulsion to his left index finger requiring 11 sutures.

February 27, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dean Word Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a pick to remove clay that built up between the grinding teeth of a milling machine. When the pick accidentally struck one of the teeth on the machine, a sliver of metal hit the employee on the chin. Over the next 5 days the area began to fester until he was taken to the doctor for observation.

October 11, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Dean Word Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing/troubleshooting a water truck. He was positioned around the engine compartment. A coworker started the engine and two of his right-hand fingers were hit by the fan blade.

April 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dean Word Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO TRIM BEAMS UNDER SCALE-A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW INTO EE RIGHT EAR. SLAG WAS MOLTING HOT. THE EE HAD TO LAY ON HIS SIDE IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE JOB.

January 9, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Dean Word Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE BREAKING LARGE BOULDERS WITH A PECKER ON A BACKHOE, SOME OF THE SHOT ROCK SLID OVER ONTO THE CAB OF THE BACKHOE, TRAPPING THE OPERATOR INSIDE.

October 23, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dean Word Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING ACCETANLYNE BOTTLE FROM TRAILER MOUNTED AREA TO TRUCK MOUNTED AREA. BOTTLE SLIPPED AND EE TRIED TO CATCH/OR STOP FALL OF BOTTLE.

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