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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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February 4, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Port Orchard Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING UNDER A LOADER WHEN SOME DEBRIE FELL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS DOING REPAIRS TO THE LOADER AND WAS REACHING FOR 2 BOLTS WHEN THE DEBRIE FELL IN HIS EYES.

January 30, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Port Orchard Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNSCREWING A BOLT ON SCREENING PLANT, STANDING ON THE GROUND WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED & WRENCHED HIS BACK.

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