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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 8, 1985 UT · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Kennecott/New Mines Development Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPER REMOVED JACKLEG FROM DRILL ROD STEEL WHIPPED UPWARDS HITTING EMPLOYEE ON THE CHIN

February 21, 1985 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Kennecott/New Mines Development Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING ON TO COVE BARRELL HUNG IN STUFFING BOX CAUSING ROD TO KICK UPWARD STRICKING I NAME IN EYE. REQUIRING 15 SUTURES.

July 28, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Kennecott/New Mines Development Division · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOTCRETING IN THE DRIFT, USING PREMIXED SHOTCRETE TYPE II LA CEMENT WITH ACCELERATOR 2%. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING WORN PROTECTIVE GEAR AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH SHOTCRETE. EMPLOYEE AP PARENTLY IS ALLERGIC TO CEMENT

June 26, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Kennecott/New Mines Development Division · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF STEEL FELL FROM OVERHEAD HITTING I.NAME ON HARD HAT BREAKING IT & HIS LIGHT ALONG WITH CUTTING RIGHT EYE BROW.

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