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3,112
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1983–2026
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February 12, 1998 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Alpine Rockeries Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS STANDING ON JAW PLATFORM WORKING AT CONVEYOR BELT, TURNED TO WORK AT FEEDER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW UP FROM JAW AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

November 14, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Alpine Rockeries Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE ROCK JAMMED IN JAW CRUSHER. METAL WEDGE FLEW OUT OF CRUSHER AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD.

July 15, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alpine Rockeries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRYING SHAKER SCREEN WITH ROCK BAR. BAR SLIPPED AND JOLTED BACK.

November 18, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpine Rockeries Inc · Struck by falling object

JAW CRUSHER DIE SLIPPED OFF HOOK AND STRUCK FEET.

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