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February 3, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Western Quarries Construction Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

THIS WAS NO ACCIDENT, EMPLOYEE DIED OF CORONARY THROMBOSIS. THIS MAN COLLAPSED AND DIED WHILE OPERATING A FRONT-END LOADER.

December 12, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Quarries Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SH2VELING UNDER TRANSFER BELT. SHOVEL SLIPPED ON ROCKY SO AND EMPLOYEE S RIGHT ARM IN AREA FROM ELBOW TO WRIST STRUCK TRANSFER BELT FRAME. THIS CAUSED BRUISE AND SWELLING.

August 21, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Quarries Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SUBFRAM9 OUT OF SHAKER,FELT SORENESS IN LOWER RIGHT TORSO IGNORED PAIN.3 WKS LATER WENT TO DR FOR EXAM AND DISCOVERED HAD HERNIA.

December 31, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Western Quarries Construction Inc · Contact with electrical current

ELEC. CONTR. DI8NT TEST EQUIP. EMPLOYEES FLIPPED ELECTRICAL SWITCH FIRE SHOT OUT OF BOX AND BURNED HAND.

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