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April 9, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copenhaver Construction, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While trying to remove the bucket from the skid steer it dropped off the machine and injured the worker.

September 16, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copenhaver Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on his knees shoveling out the 6-20's plant when he felt a pop in his right shoulder. He then became stiff & sore in his right shoulder, but finished out his shift (2 am). He was the only one shoveling at the time of injury.

September 23, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copenhaver Construction, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Smashed finger while placing ladder in van trailer.

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