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1983–2026
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June 13, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Gilbert Western Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON GRIZZLY WHEN GRIZZLY WAS JARRED.THIS CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO FALL BETWEEN BARS SRTIKING LEFT SHIN.SHIN WAS CUT TO BONE APPRX 4-5 INCHES REQUIRING 10 INNER AND 10 OUTER STITCHES.

May 25, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Gilbert Western Corp · Struck against a moving object

HAULING JETY STONES IN 769 TRUCK FROM MINE TO LOADING AREA AT RIVER NEAR THE BOTTOM OF HILL ROCK SHIFTED AND CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER TO RIGHT HIT FSOFT SHOULDER AND STUMP CAUSED TRUCK TO ROLL

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