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1983–2026
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June 3, 1992 VT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Windsor Minerals Corp · Struck against stationary object

INSTALLING LIGHTENING MIXER MOTOR,LIFTING THE PROP SHAFT OVER A DIVIDER AND DRAGGED BACK OF LEFT ARM ACROSS EXPANDED METAL.

January 2, 1992 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Windsor Minerals Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIE A KNOT IN A TUGGER CABLE,AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

January 22, 1991 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Windsor Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS ALLEDGED DISCOMFORT MIGHT B3E DUE TO A REOCCURANCE OF AN APPARENT BACK INJURY THE EMPLOYEE HAD ON 07-15-83

November 11, 1990 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Windsor Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISCOMFORT DUE TO REOCCURRANCE OF INJURY.

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