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March 19, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Superior Crushed Stone, LC. · Struck against stationary object

Miner using a 4-inch dewalt grinder placed his left hand on work piece causing left index finger to come in contact with gringing wheel. Resulting in a 1-inch laceration. Miner was taken to an urgent care center where he received.

January 27, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Crushed Stone, LC. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was exiting an EH 650 haul unit when a gust of wind caught the door causing the door to strike him in the back.

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