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June 1, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Crushers Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WORKING ON TAIL PULLEY ON CRUSHING PLANT--WHEN PULLED GROIN.

January 9, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Crushers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE CHAINED UP THE HAMMER ON THE CRUSHER, CHAIN SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND REQUIRING 5 STITCHES.

August 4, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Crushers Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS STANDING ON A PIP WHEN IT TURNED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL. HE STRUCK THE PIPE WITH HIS UPPER BODY, BRUISING HIS RIBS. HE AND ANOTHER WORKER WERE PUTTING THE HOOD B ACK ON THE COMPRESSOR.

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