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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 16, 1989 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Central Oregon Pumice Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAT OPERATOR GOT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS EYE HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE IT REMOVED WE DID NOT KNOW THIS UNTIL 060989 HE LOST NO TIME

January 28, 1985 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Central Oregon Pumice Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING A DRILL OVER A PERIOD OF OVER TWO WEEKS AND DEVELOPED A STRAIN IN THE RIGHT ELBOW WHICH NECESSITATED A TRIP TO THE DOCTOR ON 1-28-85.

December 28, 1983 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Central Oregon Pumice Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING OUTSIDE USING CABLE ON WINCH TO MOVE RAILROAD CAR FORWARD THE CABLE PARTED STRIKING KIM CAIN JUST BELOW KNEE CAUSING A 3 INCH CUT AND A BRUISED TENDON

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