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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to James L Thurman

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July 22, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kennedy Creek Quarry Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I JUMPED OFF THE LOW END OF A CONVEYOR, WHEN I LANDED ON THE GROUND MY KNEE TWISTED AND I FELL.

December 8, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kennedy Creek Quarry Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STIFF AFTER A STRENOUS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR THE STATE PATROL THE DAY BEFORE; WHEN HE PICKED UP A SHOVEL TO SHOVEL SOME CRUSHED ROCK OUT OF HIS WAY AND HE TWISTED WRONG RESULTI NG IN LUMBAR STRAIN.

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