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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 27, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by flying object

A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.

September 27, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by flying object

A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.

March 7, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

installed brake shoe, it slipped causing it to smack finger resulting in a cut

September 15, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cut to left hand by base end of bolt

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