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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 28, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Genesis Mining & Milling · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING PIPE PIPE SLIPPED BOUNCED OFF GROUND HITTING EMP L LEG.

August 28, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Genesis Mining & Milling · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE CLEANING RECOVERY ROOM FLOOR WITH WATER HOSE, THERE WAS A BACK FLASH OF CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION DOUSING RIGHT LEG OF EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE HOSED DOWN HISLEG AND BOOT BUT WAS UNAWARE THAT SOLU TION RAN INTO HIS BOOT SITTING ON ANKLE.

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