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February 7, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTINT TOGGLE PLAE IN POSITION ON EAGLE JAW CRUSHER, 5/8 CABLE SLIP OFF HOIST EYE. DROPPING TOGGLE PLATE ON BELT.

July 31, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Clearlake Lava · Struck against stationary object

SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE WHEN STEPPING OFF LOADER STEP. STEPPED ON ROCK WITH ANKLE AND TWISTED.

January 24, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BATTERY WITH 1 OTHER PERSON FROM P/UP TO GENERATOR VAN, HURT BACK TAKING BATTERY UP STEPS.

August 7, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clearlake Lava · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

28655LING ROCKS FROM PATH, HIT FENCE RAILING, CRUSHING THUMB BETWEEN RAILING AND SHOVEL.

August 4, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Clearlake Lava · Struck by flying object

65349NG & GRINDING WHEN SOMETHING BLEW INTO EYE.PIECE OF METAL-FOREIGN BODY. DR REMOVED PARTICLE AND NO PERMANENT DAMAGE TO EYE.

June 29, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clearlake Lava · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS USING PRY BAR WHEN LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN PRY BAR & 2X2 METAL TUBING.

May 22, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Clearlake Lava · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS OPERATING A DRILL BIT WHEN ARM WAS TWISTED

March 20, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WHEN GOT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

March 15, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RAN UP SOME STAIRS SHUT OFF FEED TO PLANT TRIPPED TWISTED BACK

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