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March 8, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Red Dog Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE REPAIRING SHUTTLE CAR WHEEN UNIT, THE INJURED WAS USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL TO LOOSEN THE BOLTS. A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. THE AREA WAS 38 INCHES HIGH A ND THE BOTTOM WAS WET.

January 24, 1995 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Red Dog Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS CHANGING ROLLERS ON #3MAIN BELT USING A 5FT ROCKBARTO LIFT THE BAR WITH WHILE LIFTING THE BELT THE ROCK BAR SLIPPED & STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM

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