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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 30, 1998 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Vashon Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

CHUNKS OF METAL BROKE OFF OF CRUSHER ROTOR. CRUSHER IS NOW BEING REPLACED WITH A NEW MORE MODERN CRUSHER.

October 5, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Vashon Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDING OVERHEAD. STOPPED, REMOVED MASK AND SLAG POPPED AND LANDED ON EYELID.

January 15, 1990 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vashon Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

SLAG BOUNCED OFF EYEBROW INTO EYE REFURBISHING CONV BELT WAS WEARING CUTTING GLASSES

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