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October 18, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konen Rock Crushing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Driller departed from his safe lifting technique training and simultaneously lifted & twisted. This twisting motion resulted in the "tweak" of his back that was ultimately medically diagnosed as a back strain & muscle spasm.

May 17, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Konen Rock Crushing Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee fell 3 feet from working platform and fractured 4 ribs on a piece of iron. Employee had a well lit area but improper footwear and was in too big of a hurry.

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