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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 1, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Bryco Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS CLEANING UNDER HOPPER LOOSE MATERIAL STARTED FALLING FROM CONVEYOR BELT. MAN STARTED FOR CONTROL ROOM TO TURN OFF POWER TO CONVEYOR BELT. HARD HAT FELL OFF AND ROCK HIT HIM IN HEAD.

May 23, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Bryco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRAKE WAS STRUCK FROM RAIN, WHEN DRAG LEVER ENGAGED CAUSED BRAKE TO RELEASE AND PUSH FOOT UP AGAINST SEAT. FOOT PUSHED BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL ADN SEAT CAUSING INJURY TO FOOT.

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