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Years on record
1983–2026
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November 3, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING 2UT #5 DUST COLLECTOR AND PUTTING SAND INSIDE, EMPLOYEE GOT FOREIGN SUBSTANCE INTO HIS RIGHT EYE WHICH LATER CAUSED AND INFECTION

October 2, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING BRICK FROM #6 KILN, BRICKS SLIPPED AND SMASHED EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND INJURING HIS INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS.

July 19, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING A CHUTE FROM A CONVEYOR FRAME EMPLOYEE PULLED ON CHUTE TO TURN IT OVER. THE CHUTE SLIPPED CATCHING HIS LITTLE FINGER ON R HAND BETWEEN THE CHUTE AND AN ANGEL IRON

July 3, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS CLOSING COAL CAR DOOR AT COAL UNLOADING AREA HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR BRUISING IT.

February 16, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A 8D BATTERY WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER EMP STEPHEN SOLES ROBERT MILLER STRAINED HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN RT GROIN

August 23, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WASHING GLASSES AT END OF DAY,EMPL CUT RIGHT INDEX FINGER ON BROKEN GLASS IN SIDHWATER.

July 19, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE INSTALLING LINERS IN #5 COAL MILL FAN EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON SHARP EDGE OT FAN.

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