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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 16, 1984 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Columbia Northwest Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS SWEEPING FLOOR OF CEMENT. WENT BEYOND GUARD RAIL UNDER BALL MILL. BOLTS OF MANHEAD COVER STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HARD HAT & FOREHEAD CAUSING LACERATION. LACERATION REQUIRED TWO STITCHES TO CLOSE.

September 30, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Columbia Northwest Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PUTTING STEEL BALLS INTO RAW GRIND MILL ASSISTING EMPLOYEE TIPPED BARREL APPROX 100LB OF BALLS TO REMOVE FEW REMAINING BALLS INJURED STUCK FINGERS UNDER BARREL FELLOW EMPLOYEE RELE ASED BARRELL CAUSING IT TO PINCH INJUREDS FINGER AGAINST WOODEN PALLET

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