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July 31, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Industries, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was lifting a roll of rubber hose into box of ORV and felt something pop in their arm. A co-worker helped them remove their coveralls, they were in a great deal of pain so the supervisor transported them to the local ER. Miner was examined, and an MRI was performed confirming a torn bicep muscle. Surgery is required to repair.

September 19, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Industries, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The Quality Control Technician was taking samples of finished material and strained her shoulder. The initial report was classified as non-reportable and has since been re-classified as reportable.

October 8, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Industries, Inc · Struck against stationary object

Picked up a piece of metal to put in the metal bin. Smashed finger against the end of the metal bin. Received a laceration to the first digit of the left hand.

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