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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 12, 1985 LA · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck by concussion

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CROSSED A BARRICADE NEAR THE 8 SHAFT WHERE IS CLEAN UP SHOT WAS BEING TAKEN A POWDER FAILURE EARLIER HAD SLOWED THE TIMECLOCK IN HIS AREA. THE FOREMAN WAS CHECKING THE TAG BOARD WHEN THE POWDERMAN SHOT.

April 12, 1985 LA · Metal/Non-Metal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck by concussion

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CROSSED A BARRICADE NEAR THE 8 SHAFT WHERE A CLEAN UP SHOT WAS BEING TAKEN. A POWER FAILURE EARLIER HAD SLOWED THE TIMECLOCK IN HIS AREA. THE FOREMAN WAS CHECKING THE TAGB OARD WHEN THE POWDERMAN SHOT.

April 12, 1985 LA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck by concussion

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CROSSED A BARRICADE NEAR THE 8\ SHAFT WHERE A CLEAN UP SHOT WAS BEING TAKEN. APOWER FAILURE EARLIER HAD SLOWED THE TIMECLOCK IN HIS AREA. THE FORMAN WAS CHECKING THE TAGBO TAGBOARD WHEN THE POWDERMAN SHOT.

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