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2000–2026
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April 19, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was wearing welding helmet. He was welding gripper to drill then metal piece hit right eye.

February 27, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was barring and jack hammering frozen sand chunks. Claim original injury 2/27/11 but did not go to doctor til 4/1/11.

June 13, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Left eye injury from using grinder.

April 15, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Lying on right side under trailer, cutting with torch overhead

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