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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 7, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING

Olivine Corp · Struck against stationary object

IN THE STORAGE3WAREHOUSE EMP WAS DIGGING OUT SOME SECTIONAL DRAIN PIPE UPON WALKING OVER TO SHOVEL HE STEPPED ON PIECE OF WOOD WITH A NAIL IN IT (LEFT FOOT)

January 29, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING

Olivine Corp · Struck against stationary object

WALKED INTO A M9TAL PIPE AND STRUCK HEAD WITH HARD HAT ON THE PIPE WAS STATIONARY

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