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1983–2026
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January 11, 1995 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwest Alloys Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS UNLOADING A PROPANE BOTTLE FROM HIS TRUCK WHILE TRAVELING FROM TRUCK TO FILL LOCATION HE SLIPPED AND FELL. IT WAS RAINY, THERE WAS WET ICY SURFACE. ALSO THE SAND TRUCK WAS BROKEN DOWN UNDER REPAIR.

January 8, 1990 WA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwest Alloys Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVEL OPERATOR WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PIT FLOOR, HE STEPPED OVER A MUD PADDLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

July 15, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwest Alloys Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WASHING SL5G DUST OFF DOZER IN PROCESS HE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING SWING FRAME OF CAT.

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