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1983–2026
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October 18, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Humboldt Bay Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS WALKING PAST ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS WELDIGNAND WAS WALKING TOO CLOSE AND METAL POPPED FROM WELDING AND HIT HIS RIGHT EYE.

October 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Humboldt Bay Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS SHOVELING SAND TURNED WITH SHOVEL IN HIS HANDS & TWISTED BACK

August 28, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Humboldt Bay Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO REPLACE A BIN RUBBER AND KNIFE BLADE BROKE AND CUT HAND.

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