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April 14, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
Cadman Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While using the porta potty restroom employee stung on the right butt cheek due to bee being on toilet seat.

January 26, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Cadman Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Subcontracted haul truck driver found unresponsive, crew, medics and emt's were undable to revive driver. Driver was a subcontract employee of another company so I dont have all the victim information available.

September 18, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Cadman Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While sitting in the loader, a wasp flew into the cab and stung operator on the right arm near EE's bicep. EE did not have any abnormal reactions to the sting and at this point no first aid has been administered. Intercompany nurse hotline, WorkCare was called and the incident has been captured.

August 6, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Cadman Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Looking at base of spill shed to see if stable to move, got stung on upper chest and below right eye.

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