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739,488
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3,112
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1983–2026
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January 29, 1990 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Johnson Quality Rock · Struck against a moving object

HIT HEAVY ROCK INJURED BACK WHILE DRIVING LOADER.

December 5, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Johnson Quality Rock · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT HAND WENT3INTO GEARS ON JAW CUSHER - LOSS OF INDEX FINGER OR R HAND & PARTIAL DISABILITY TO MIDDLE FINGER

November 4, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Johnson Quality Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVEL GOT CAUG2T IN CONVEYOR WHILE SHOVELING RESULTED IN SPRAINED THUMB-LEFT HAND.

June 19, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Johnson Quality Rock · Struck by falling object

WAS CHANGING CO3VEYOR BELT & STAND DROPPED ON FOOT.

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