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1983–2026
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November 19, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS A PASSENGER IN G370 WHEN I NAME PULLED INTO 8XE 52RX I NAME MENTIONED TWO SCALES IN ROOF THAT NEEDED TO BE PULLED PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK SECONDS LATER THE ENTIRE ROOM FELL STRIKI NG THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD

November 19, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO 52RX(ACCIDENT SITE)TO DELIVER UNDERCUTTER BITS WHILE TRANSPORTING TWO BOXES OF BITS FROM GETMAN 367 TO #8 UNDERCUTTER THE ROOF FELL ON HIM

January 13, 1990 OH · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL TRAMMING DRILL MACHINE TO FACE AREA.AS HE MOVED INTO INTERSECTION OF 37E-9,TOP IN CENTER OF INTERSECTION GAVE WAY FALLING DOWN AND STRUCK INJURED MALE.

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