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March 28, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Ready-Mix Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lifting a chained ecology block that slipped and temporarily pinned employee's left leg.

February 21, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Ready-Mix Inc · Struck by falling object

Miners were dismantling plant to move to new location. When lowering conveyor to ground, it is surmised that the conveyor shifted, causing the leg on the east side of the conv. to strike against the miners lower left leg. No witnessed the accident, the miner is unable to remember the event.

February 15, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Ready-Mix Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was opening lid of Canica to clean. Lid swiveled around, worker tried to catch it, bending wrist back.

October 18, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Ready-Mix Inc · Struck by falling object

CLEANING ON SCREEN WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD

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