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Years on record
1983–2026
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December 8, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS INST5LLING A DEWATERING PUMP ON A PUMP BASE HE STUCK HIS FINGER IN THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLE TO CHECK ALIGNMENT THE PUMP MOVED AND HE CUT THE TIP OF HIS FINGER OFF HALF WAY DOWN THE F INGER NAIL 3

July 29, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

LOADING COPPER 6ARS IN FEED RACK DROPPED BAR ON RACK.

July 9, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMP WAS CLOSING3AN OVERHEAD VALVE WHEN COPPER SULPHATE DUST BLEW IN HIS EYES

February 24, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SI7TING DOWN, ON A SEAT, WHEN HE STOOD UP HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 17, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS RECEIVING COUPLING GUARD BEING LOWERED FROM ABOVE, PIPE (CONDUIT) FELL, HITTING HIMON HEAD.

March 4, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS REMOVING TIMBER FROM A VAT FLOOR WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A PIECE THAT WAS STILL NAILED DOWN.

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