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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 9, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Columbia Northwest Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING A3KNIFE TO CUT A RUBBER SCRAPER, THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING A 3 CM LACERATION TO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER

April 2, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Columbia Northwest Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUT7ING FIBERGLASS TAPE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATION TO LEFT INDEX FINGER

February 20, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Columbia Northwest Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL USING PORT5POWER UNIT TO HOLD UP 80 LB STEEL LINER PLATE.EMPL WAS INSIDE #4 RAW MILL ELEVATOR.PORTAPOWER MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING PLATE TO FALL.PLATE LANDED ON TOP OF HARD HAT AND FELL ON RI GHT KNEE.TILTED3FELL 12''.

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