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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 4, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENIN1 BOLTS ON THE EXCITER AND BLOWER ON A 120 TON PRODUCTION TRUCK INJURED FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK

June 22, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REP5ACING HATCH COVER ON CRUSHER BOWL DECK HE WAS USING A BAR TO LINE IT UP & AS THE COVER FELL IN PLACE THE BAR WAS KNOCKED FROM IS GRIP FALLING & STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING A BRUISE 3

February 14, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT HIS FINGER 4ITH A KNIFE HE WAS USING TO CUT AN 8" RUBBER HOSE.

January 20, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT HIS HAND WI7H A HAMMER.

March 28, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WHILE HAMMERING ON TROMMEL SCREEN INJURED STRAINED HER RIGHT SHOULDER

February 9, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP HIT TOOTH ON WRENCH CAR AT UNLOAIDING POCKET WHEN THE WRENCH SHE WAS USING SLIPPED ON THE DOG ON THE RAILROAD CAR

February 7, 1984 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE USING A 5FT PRY BAR THE BAR BROKE CAUSING INJURED TO FALL ON HIS BACK

December 13, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A EQUIPMENT MOTOR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

March 1, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eveleth Mines · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDEX FINGER OF RIGHT HAND GOT HIT WITH A WRENCH CAUSING TWO LACERATIONS

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