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June 16, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HOISTING
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

WORKING IN BASKET ACC PUSHED LEVER THAT MOVED BASKET CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST BASKET BREAKING RIB

July 28, 1986 LA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HOISTING
Domtar Industries Inc · Fall from machine

INJ WENT DOWN T2E 14' SHAFT WITH A WORK BUCKET ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE #1 SKIP. WHEN THEY GOT TO THE MINE LEVEL THE BUCKET HUNG ON A DIVIDER. HE PUSHED THE BUCKET OFF AND IT RESTED ON TR AIL CABLE GUIDE8 WHERE IT TIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL FROM THE BUCKET

September 27, 1984 LA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

I NAME WAS ON MANCAGE AND BEGAN THE TRIP UP TO SURFACE WOBBLING OF THE CAGE TRIPPED AN OPEN DOOR ALARM THE HOISTMAN STOPPED THE CAGE WITHIN 35 FT OF THE BOTTOM THE SUDDEN STOP CAUSED I NAME T TO SPRAIN HIS ANKLE

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