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1983–2026
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May 8, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Washington Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SCALING DOWN THE BACK ABNOVE THE RIB OF THE STOPE SLAB FELL DOWN BOUNCING OFF THE RIB LANDING ON THE TOP OF THE LOST.

November 1, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Washington Mining Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE BARRING DOWN LOSE GROUND FORM BACK LG. PC OF ROCK FEL FROM BACK LANDED IN MUCK JPILE AND ROLLED OVER STIKING EMP AND C AME TO REST ON E MP HIPS.

August 11, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Washington Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ EMPL ENTERED WORK WHERE LOOSE GROUND WAS BEING BARRED DOWN BY MINERS.MOVED INTO AREA THAT HADNT BEEN BARRED AND PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM HANGING WALL STRIKING HIM ON BACK & LEFT LEG.

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