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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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February 27, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cadman Inc · Struck against stationary object

A Lead Hand and another miner were replacing a roller on a cross over belt for the screen plant. In order to remove the bolts from the back side of the roller, the Lead Hand knelt down on the under screen belt and instantly felt pain in his right knee. The Lead Hand was taken to the local ER, where he was diagnosed with knee pain and placed in a splint to immobilize his knee.

May 24, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cadman Inc · Struck against stationary object

Stepped on rock and turned ankle

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