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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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April 24, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hard Rock Crushing · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED FROM STAIRWAY. HE FELL BACKWARD AND INJURED HIS WRIST, LEG AND BACK.

August 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hard Rock Crushing · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED OFF LOADER LADDER & INJURED RIBS.

May 1, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hard Rock Crushing · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ANOTHER EE HIT INJURED IN THE HEAD WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER BY ACCIDENT.

March 15, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hard Rock Crushing · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS HELPING UNLOAD PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WHEN RELEASING CHAIN BOOMER WITH CHEATER PIPE WHEN PIPE STRUCK HIM IN THE JAW.

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