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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 4, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Northwest Rock Inc · Struck by flying object

ROCK CHIP FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE WHILE OPERATING BACKHOE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN

August 10, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northwest Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING OVERHEAD CRANE (IN THE SHOP) SECOND CHAIN USED TO SECURE LOAD CAME UNFASTENED AND LANDED ON HIS HEAD.

October 7, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northwest Rock Inc · Struck by flying object

GRINDING WHILE HE WAS LAYING ON HIS BACK. METAL DEFLECTED OFF EYEGLASSES INTO RIGHT EYE.

May 9, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Northwest Rock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SANDBLASTING UP UNDERNEATH TRUCK TRAILER BOY, LOST CONTROL OF SANDBLAST HOSE, SANDBLASTED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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