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June 17, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · OTHER
Holcim (Texas) LP · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Truck driver entered empty bulk trailer tank for unknown reason, and was later discovered unresponsive inside the trailer.

September 21, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

DECEASED TRUCK DRIVER FOR QUALITY SERVICES WAS LOADING CEMENT FOR HIS TRAILER #47-638 IN BAY #1,WHEN HE REMOVED THE BASKET (SCREEN) FROM HIS TRAILER HATCH.HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL APPROX 1 2 FEET TO THE GROUND LANDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND STOMACH.

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