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273,095
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2000–2026
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November 7, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was working out of a manlift basket when the lift swayed after coming to a stop, miner reached hand out to steady himself on railing, finger over the edge of the railing became pinched between the lift rail and the catwalk rail of the plant. Right index finger pinched, bone cracked,(2)stitches.

September 20, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was pushing material up on the ballast stockpile. The rear suspension support of the operator's seat broke. This caused employee's back to hurt. He reported the incident and was taken to the clinic for medical evaluation.

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