Siskon Gold Corp · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF SANDSTONE APPROX 18"X12"X4-6" FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING EE THARP ON THE HEAD. HE SUFFERED SPINAL DAMAGE A FACIAL FRACTURE AND A LARGE LACERATION AROUND HIS RIGHT EYE.
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Siskon Gold Corp · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE STANDING ON THE SCISSOR DECK, A LARGE SLAB FELL FROM THE BACK PUSHING HIM ONTO THE DECK. HE FELL AGAINST A JACKLEG DRILL AND INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT THIGH.
July 12, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Siskon Gold Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WWAS HIT ON NECK, SHOULDER, AND BACK BY FALLING SLAB. INJURED DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY AS PAIN WAS NOT BAD. 2 MONTHS LATER HIS SHOULDER WAS STILL HURTING. HE WENT TO A DR. ON 9-21-94 AND AGAIN ON 9-23-94. HE WAS TOLD TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL 10-24-94. HE IS NOW ON DISABILITY AS OF 9-26-94.
Siskon Gold Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS LOADING EXPLOSIVES IN THE FACE OF THE DECLINE. A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. THE ROCK BROKE HIS HARD HAT AND LACERATED THE TOP OF HIS HEAD REQUIRING 8 SUTURES HE A LSO CUT HIS FOREHEAD REQUIRING A BUTTERFLY BANDAID.
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