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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 14, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Basin Asphalt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS DEVELOPED TENDONITUS IN HIS RIGHT WRIST FROM OPERATING THE CONTROLS ON THE MOTOR GRADER.

August 16, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Basin Asphalt Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BLOWING OUT HOLES AT AIRPORT RUNWAY WHEN A ROCK HIT HIM IN THE EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

July 25, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Basin Asphalt Company · Struck by flying object

USING SURFACE GRINDER AND GRINDING IRON AND PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN RIGHT EYE

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