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1983–2026
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November 14, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM LEFT CROWN AREA OF ROOF & STRUCK INJ'S RIGHT LEG GLANCING BLOW.

April 8, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

WAS CLEANING UP AREA TO BEGIN LOADING PULLING ON HOSE AND A SMALL SHARP ROCK FELL 6'TO8' AND FELL AND STRUCK FOREMAN CAUSING LACERATION.

March 20, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINNING TO SCALE BACK AT START OF SHIFT SLAB FELL OUT BEHIND HIM WAS INSTRUCT ED TO SCALE DOWN & STAND UNDER BOLTED AREA

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