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3,112
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1983–2026
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April 10, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steelman-Duff Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEG GOT CAUGHT IN ANGLE IRON YOU CRAWL THROUGH TO REPAIR. PULLED MUSCLE - TIGHT CRAWL SPACE - NOMOVING HAZARD.

March 28, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Steelman-Duff Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE GETTING INTO A BOBCAT HE STEPPED ON THE BUCKET LEVER WITH ONE FOOT & THE OTHER FOOT WAS BETWEEN THE BUCKET & THE MACHINE. THERE WAS DIRT UNDER THE SAFETY LOCK OUT LEVER

March 14, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steelman-Duff Inc · Struck by falling object

OILER WAS KNEELING UNDER CONE #7 WHEN ROCK DROPPED OFF FRAMEWORK STRIKING OILER'S KNEE.

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