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September 16, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH THE DRIVING IN OF A STEEL PIN, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL ENTERED AND CUT THE SURFACE OF HIS LEFT EYE.

August 24, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING LARGE ROCKS ON TOP OF SHAKER-FEEDER WHEN A ROCK SLID DOWN ON TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.

July 30, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SERVICE PIPES. WHILE USING A SET OF BOLT CUTTERS AS A PRY BAR ON A 4" PIPE, THEY SLIPPED, TURNED AND CLOSED NIPPING OFF THE END OF THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

October 27, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS MUCKING LIFTERS WITH FINN HOE & STOPPED & ROLLED ROCK AWAY & LACERATED KNUCKLE WHEN PINCHED BETWEEN FINN HOE & ROCK.

April 26, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED GOT FOREIGN BODY IN EYE AND HAD PHYSICIAN REMOVE IT. INJURED WAS TIGHTENING FANLINE BOLT BAND OVERHEAD AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN EYE. INJURED WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

April 21, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT A 3/16" STEEL CABLE WITH MINERS AXE AND AXE GLANCED OFF;CUT INJUREDS LEFT THUMB REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

December 21, 1989 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS USING PUNCH WITH HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF OF PUNCHA ND HIT INJURED IN LEG.

January 10, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hopewell Land Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

BREAKING THE BO5TS OFF THE HYDRAULIC LINE WITH A CHEATER BAR AND PULLED UP AND TWISTED BACK, SENDING PAIN THROUGH LEFT THIGH.

June 23, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAN WAS PUSHING ON A METAL BAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 12, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS USING A SCALING BAR WHEN HE JAMMED HIS LITTLE FINGER INTO THE END OF THE BAR

April 21, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

BREAKING ROCK ON GRIZZLEY WITH 16 LB HAMMER,STRUCK IN FACE BY FLYING CHIP OF ROCK.

March 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

MAN WAS SWINGING A 16 LB. DOUBLE JACK AND MISSED HIS TARGET. THE OVERSWING RESULTED IN HIS STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

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