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June 16, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
West Point Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on conveyor when it was accidentally turned on. He then fell between two braces (metal), causing fractures to his right ankle and contusions to both legs.

March 3, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sorters Road Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

Employee, who is sorter sand mechanic was changing the travel motor on the Samsung excavator. He placed a steel on the sleeve of the excavator causing it to shatter and send flying metal. A piece of this metal hit EE on his eyebrow. He required stitches.

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