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December 23, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HOISTING
Energy Fuels Nuclear Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING UP THE VERTICAL SHAFT WHILE SHAFT BUCKET WAS BEING LOWERED.A SMALL ROCK FRAGMENT FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE FELL DOWN THE SHAFT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT EYE.NOTE THIS A CCIDENT WAS TREATED AS A FIRST AID CASE.ON 01-06-92 INJURED REPORTED TO DR FOR REMOVAL OF FOREIGN MATTER FROM EYE,THUS BECOMING A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT(NO TIME LOST).

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