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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 15, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Aggregates West Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was tightening a bolt on excavator bucket with 3/4" impact wrench. His finger got caught between bolt and h-link causing a gash on left middle finger. Employee was taken to the nearest hospital where his finger was stitched.

July 20, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Aggregates West Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Cutting on El-Jay screener - a piece of slag fell down into left top of boot causing a burn to the ankle area. Removed boot, administered first aid and employee was taken to the doctor.

May 31, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Aggregates West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a screen with a grinder. The grinder slipped and cut his finger.

March 5, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Aggregates West Inc · Struck by flying object

THE WELDER WAS USING ELECTRIC GRINDER AND A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

October 6, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Aggregates West Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

A ROCK HE WAS MOVING SLIPPED AND SQUEEZED HIS FINGER BETWEEN ANOTHER ROCK.

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