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1983–2026
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August 3, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TROUSE LEG CAUGHT ZINC FILTER RAKE SHAFT WRENCHED KNEE.

January 26, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LACK OF ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION IT IS THE OPINION OF THE INVESTIGATOR THAT THE PROTECTION AFFORDED BY ONLY SAFETY GLASSES OR FULL FACE SHIELD WOULD NOT PROVIDE AGAINST POSSIBLE REOCCOURANCE OF THE HTIS SAME TYPE ALLIO GOGGLED WOULD SLIGHT IMPAIRMENT TO BOTH EYES BURNING IRRITATION.

December 28, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SUBJECT WAS ALTERING A FORK LIFT IN THE MACHINE SHOP.HE THOUGHT THE FORK SLATE WAS AT THE END OF ITS TRAVEL AND FAILED TO BLOCK IT.THE FORK-PLATE FELL OFF AND STRUCK SUBJECTS RIGHT FOOT FRACTU RING TOE.NO SAFETY SHOES.

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