THE VICTIM WAS MANNUALY BREAKING ROCK WITH A DOUBLE JACK WHEN A FRAGMENT STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH BREAKING A FRONT TOOTH OFF.
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July 17, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by flying object
June 16, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
VICTIM WAS USING DOUBLE JACK TO BREAK LARGE ROCK ON GRIZZLY WHEN ROCK BROKE IN HALF LOWER HALF ROLLED ONTO TOP OF LEFT FOOT INFLICTING SLIGHT CUT WHICH REQUIRES SUTURES TO CLOSE.
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT WITH THREE ASSISTANTS WAS MOVING A ELECTRIC M-E SET MOTOR ACROSS A FLOOR WITH BAR AND CHAIN AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.MINOR IMPAIRMENT.
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