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3,112
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1983–2026
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November 7, 1988 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Snoqualmie Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CLEANING BELT IN FEED HOPPER ACCESS DORDOOR DISLODGED FROM OPEN POSITION STRIKING ON ARM AND KNEE

October 7, 1987 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Snoqualmie Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object

INJURED PERSON WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN DEBRIS AWAY FROM CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HIS THUMB MADE CONTACT WITH THE BELT.

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