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October 18, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Contractors, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee lost grip with hands and fell from operators platform outside of cab fell approx. 8ft,injury to ankle and back

June 29, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lindsey Contractors, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee became ill complaining of chest pain and dizziness. 911 was called, he was transported to Lampasas Hospital. He was diagnosed with ruptured ulcer on colon.

February 15, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing out of excavator, employee stepped off the tracks and onto the ground. He then felt a sharp pain run down his back.

September 20, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lindsey Contractors Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on shaker HR2 employee removed the bearing housing and it fell and crushed his finger between the bearing housing and wall.

May 4, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lindsey Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING ON SHAFT, A METAL GUARD FELL ON HIS FINGER CUTTING IT.

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