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December 6, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was doing an elevator chain and bucket inspection after the elevator had been repaired. EE was sitting on a bucket outside of the elevator, controlling the chain with an inverter and looking up when a 1in -rock became dislodged from the chain/bucket above and struck in the eye. EE was not wearing any eye protection.

May 30, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving piece of metal when it slipped and made contact with EE's mouth, requiring a couple of stitches.

September 3, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

Warehouse worker was filling a bag with product at a sacking station. He bent down to adjust the bottom of the bag when it made contact with his eye, causing a superficial abrasion to the cornea.

November 21, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

A coworker had moved a chain that had become wrapped around a ladder that fell and hit EE on the hardhat and right shoulder

March 11, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A cylinder was lodged in the welding cart. In trying to move/dislodge cylinder against advice, miner injured back muscle.

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