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November 2, 1995 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LAYING DOWN WORKING OVERHEAD ON CRUSHER SCREEN. WHEN HE TURNED AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE, HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

July 29, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cascade Pumice Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO ROLL A BOULDER OFF THE FENCE LINE AND STRAINED BACK.

February 25, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cascade Pumice Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO OPEN FROZEN AIR GATES ON BELLY DUMP TRAILER. FREEZE BROKE CAUSINE UNEXPECTEDLY STRIKING EE ON FOREHEAD.

May 11, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN BACK WORKING ON PLANT.

August 11, 1987 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quigg Brothers-Mc Donald Inc · Struck against stationary object

CUT HAND ON SHA9P EDGE BROKEN WELD ON SKIFF NEAR TIE UP ELEAT.

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