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October 4, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Enumclaw Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was mining with a Kobelco excavator in a very difficult area and was jolted by impact of machine to ground contact several times a day causing pain to his right hand, arm, shoulder and neck. Did not receive paperwork from Dr until Dec 1, 2010 for L&I

October 20, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Enumclaw Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was dismounting excavator, stepped on a small rock and sprained his right ankle. No lost time at work. No first aid needed.

April 1, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Enumclaw Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Track excavator tracked too close to edge of access ramp to working pad. Machine slid sideways 5' onto its side. Ramp and working pad with berms were over excavated. Minor injury to operator. Minimal damage to equipment.

July 30, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Enumclaw Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXCAVATNG ROCK WHEN A ROCK CHIP FLEW AND HIT HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 20, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enumclaw Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON GRIZZLY PLANT, CHANGING A SKIRT ON CONVEYER NELT. IN A CROUCJ POSITION, EMPLOYEE PULLED ON THE AIR HOSE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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