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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 9, 1998 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

C & B Crushing · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING A BELT ON THE HP CONE. HE WAS PUTTING THE TENSION ON THE BELT, PULLING ON A WRENCH, FELT HIS LEFT SHOULDER GIVE OUT.

August 29, 1991 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

C & B Crushing · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF STEEL TO MAKE A WIPER, THE TOOL HOLDING THE STEEL SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE'S ARM TO FALL ONTO THE EDGE OF STEEL AND ARM WAS CUT.

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