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1983–2026
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June 4, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS WORKING ON THE DOOR OF A PICKUP TRUCK AND WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A TOOL COULD NOT STRIGHTEN UP.

April 23, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS ATT9MPTING TO POSITION A 55 GAL OIL DRUM ON A HORIZONALPEDESTAL FOR DISPENSING HIS LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE PEDESTAL

November 13, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL CLEANING FLOOR OF MUD AND STONES.AS HE LIFTED WHEELBARROW,PAIN STRUCK HIM IN LOWER BACK.

April 3, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS BRUSHING LIME DUST FROM HYDRATE PACKER. EE WAS PERSPIRING & CAME IN CONTACT WIOTH LIME DUST CAUSING LIME BURNS ON CHEST.

June 15, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A RETAINING SHOE IN POSITION TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING ONTO THE BELT BELOW HIS HELPER WAS PULLING THE BLOW BAR OUT OF THE ROTOR THE BLOW BAR MOVED USUSUALLY EASY AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF THE EMPLOYEES GLOVE AND PINCHED THE END OF HIS FINGER

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