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April 27, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a panel (guard) on the side of a trailer section, EE experienced pain in the neck and shoulder area.

September 10, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Mtls · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a Poly Deck.

July 2, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping onto the steps to the cab of the haul truck and felt a pop in the groin.

June 23, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Mtls · Fall onto or against objects

While attempting to clear rock from underneath the conveyer, the employee slipped and caught themselves by grabbing onto the conveyer guard. The abrupt motion caused their torso to twist resulting in lower back/abdominal pain.

December 10, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was replacing a roller on a conveyor in the Auburn pit. As EE was pulling it out to turn it the roller pinched EE's right index finger between the roller and an angle iron on the conveyor.

July 23, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE lifted an impeller for the VSI that weighs around 130 lbs, and EE felt a pop in EE's lower back.

March 13, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While unclipping the chain when another employee batched the boom up wedging the employee's thumb between the chain and the shaft.

June 28, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck by falling object

Clearing out mud & rock from a stopped conveyor belt as it was stuck. Employee stated as they were shoveling a large rock fell off their shovel and onto the top of their foot. Employee stated it hit above their steel toe area.

June 24, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting in troughing rolls, return rollers, and holding up the belt when they felt discomfort.

April 21, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CPM Development Corporation · Struck by falling object

Prying up scraper to flip over to weld a chain tie down. While lifting scraper, scraper fell back on their right leg cutting their shin.

March 23, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Washington Concrete · Struck by falling object

Removing the bucket from skid steer, bucket fell to ground. Bucket struck and scrapped right upper leg.

July 7, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Struck by falling object

A drive shaft fell across the top of EE's foot.

June 29, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Left testicular pain

June 7, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing belt clamp to set it over roll and felt a strain in their back.

May 8, 2020 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CPM Development Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was tasked with straightening and resetting the bonnet on the Raptor 400 Standard cone crusher. EE then reached in with a hand to remove the rock and the angle iron pinched a thumb between the corner of the angle iron and side of the bonnet causing a laceration to the right thumb.

September 18, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Mtls · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was working on a loader when an accumulator fell and smashed left middle finger resulting in fracture and 12 stitches. Received antibiotic, full duty release.

August 17, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck against stationary object

Operator cleaning up on crusher liner, cut palm of left hand requiring six(6) stitches, pain medication and modified duty.

June 29, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Operator strained muscles in the right side of neck while pulling a water hose, resulting in Physical Therapy. Employer was only notified of injury as of 8/31/17.

June 28, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operator checking on a pump not discharging. Shut power off and removed the fill plug to wash out the mud. Hot slurry blew out and hit wrist, chest, neck and chin. Resulting in 2nd and 1st degree burns. Released to modified duty and given a prescription.

September 15, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Mtls · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in placing a punch plate on the crusher scalper screen when the plate shifted and pinched finger. Employee received 7 stitches.

November 24, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Washington Concrete · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BY A CONVEYOR BELT THAT WAS OVERFLOWING. EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE SOUGHT TREATMENT ON 11/30/15, RESULTING IN WORK RESTRICTIONS.

November 20, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Washington Concrete · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER SETTING UP CONVEYORS, STARTED GETTING PAIN AND TIGHTNESS IN LEFT CALF WHILE WALKING. PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESCRIBED 12/14/15.

August 24, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured EE and co-worker were cleaning up the plant's scrap metal and loading it into a skid steer. Co-worker pushed the scrap metal towards EE and his gloved right middle finger was smashed between the metal of the scrap and the metal skid steer bucket.

May 6, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Bend Mtls · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to check and/or change some screen panels and got stuck under the shaft tube and had to force his way out and injured his rib in doing so.

January 21, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Changing drill bit in drill. Finger got caught in key and chuck. 1/22 limit use of right hand, wearing splint. Fracture to right index finger.

October 4, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was removing rocks from a grizzly. He went to lift a rock and smashed his left index finger between the rock and the bar, resulting in stitches.

September 20, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning rocks off outrigger pad when the pad came loose. Falling to the Lowboy deck, pinning right pinky finger between the pad and Lowboy deck.

August 6, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was at an off site location, picking up debris that was dumped illegally. Was lifting a piece of concrete debris, and strained a muscle in his back, causing some pain and stiffness. It was decided to have the miner's back looked at by a physician, out of caution.

August 3, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATOR WAS CHANGING SCREEN ON TOP DECK, AS HE THREW SCREEN DOWN OFF CAT WALK, THE SCREEN HOOKED ONTO HIS GLOVE SMASHING HIS LEFT FINGER(S) BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND HANDRAIL.

April 6, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee and coworker were positioning a chute guard, weighing approx. 50 pounds. As they lifted the guard, one of the two employes handling the guard felt a pop in his left shoulder.

May 12, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing screen. Had screen on one end, holding it with left hand, squatted down to pick up other end with right hand. As employee stood up holding screen above head, he felt pain in right bicep.

April 14, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing the stop button on a conveyor.

November 28, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning a powerscreen for transport when he noticed a piece of steel cable stuck between the screen and head pulley. As the emplyee attempted to free the cable it whipped around and struck him on the hand.

July 11, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the Classifier Cylinders at the Crusher and he knelt down on a steel sheet which had rocks on it. His knee landed on one of the rocks. He reported incident to his supervisor. Supervisor had employee call company provided 24 hour nurse for advice on injury. He followed instructions. On 7/13/07 the nurse advised employee he should go see a docotor.

January 23, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping co-worker lift a piece of steel when steel slipped from co-worker's hands and pulled employee forward.

January 23, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on jaw crusher, employee put right leg over frame rail. His toe of the boot hung up on the frame and he twisted his knee.

May 18, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing tail pulley on crusher, employee tried to adjust his grip and the pulley dropped on his left hand injuring the ring and pinky finger. The incident occured on 5/18/06 employee saw Dr. 5/19/06. Contusion on hand and fracture to finger.

December 16, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing bearing and stub shaft assembly. Employee put thumb between upper stub shaft and screw to pull out gasket. The movement caused the screw and stub shaft to come together pinching the employee's finger.

September 20, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting in his truck when his lower back began to spasm and locked up. Note: Has been treated for same or similar incident in Dec 2000 with a previous employer.

May 20, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while holding adjustment ram out of the way of adjustment ring on 1144 cone crusher, employees finger became pinched between end of ram and adjustment ring.

April 27, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE reports he was mixing Nordback epoxy for cone liners for approx. 20 min. Ee used 8 cans of Nordback and was wearing rubber gloves. Ee reports that after lunch his hands started to itch. then on the weekend, ee reported his hands swelled and became more irritated. Ee reported to his supervisor on monday, 5/2/05. causation=contact dormatitis. chem.

November 29, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY LIFT A GATE ACROSS FEEDER #1 WHEN AS THE GATE ROSE, A PARTICLE OF DIRT THAT WAS FROZEN TO THE GATE CAME FREE & ENTERED THE EE'S LEFT EYE, SCRATCHING THE CORNEA.

January 15, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was manually holding a section of angle iron in place, on a screen, and awaiting a bolt to be placed to secure it, when the iron slipped from his grasp, striking his right leg, cutting it.

May 14, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF CONCRETE WHICH FELL APPROX 15' FROM FEEDER HOPPER. EE WAS CLEANING DEBRIS FROM THE TOP OF A PULLEY GUARD WITH HIS HAND. CONCRETE STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND SMASHING EE RING AND LITTLE FINGER

September 16, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING SCREENS WHILE PULLING SCREEN, FELT SPRAIN IN ABOMDEN.

April 1, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICON Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WELDING A METAL BOX, WEIGHTING APPROX. 35 LB ON A WORK TABLE THAT STOOD 2'8" HIGH. EE GRASPED THE BOX BY TWO CORNERS AND LIFTED IT, ATTEMPTING TO TILT THE BOX ON TO ITS SIDE. WHILE TILT ING THE BOX, THE EE FELT HIS LOWER BACK POP.

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