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1983–2026
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June 2, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Explorations (Australia) Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A DOZER RIPPER TIP WHEN A PICE OF THE TIP CHIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT LEG,LACERATING LEG AND IMBEDDING METAL CHIP IN CALF MUSCLE.EMPLOYEE WAS USING IMPROPER PROCED URE.ADDITIONAL TRAINING WAS GIVEN TO ALL EMPLOYEES.METAL CHIP WAS REMOVED FROM LEG,BANDAGED MEDICATION GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES TO PREVENT INFECTION.

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