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1983–2026
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February 14, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WELDING, A PIECE OF METAL SLAG BOUNCED UP UNDER WELDING LOAD AND LODGED IN RIGHT EYE.

October 17, 1996 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILL STEEL SLIPPED OUT OF HANDS, TRAPPING/ SMASHING 2 FINGERS BETWEEN GUIDE AND STEEL

March 5, 1996 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products Llc · Flash burns (welding)

WELDER WAS WELDING IN VICINITY OF EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYEE LOOKED OVER AND RECEIVED FLASH BURN. EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING AT THE TIME WHICH IRRITATED THE BURN.

November 2, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products Llc · Unclassified, insufficient data

NOTICED INCREASING PAIN WHILE OPERATING CRANE. USES RT HAND FOR PULLING ON HOIST LEVER.

January 5, 1992 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE USING A CUTTING TORCH SLAG POPED UP IN MY RIGHT EYE PS WHILE WARNING SAFETY GLASSES.

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