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1983–2026
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December 20, 1999 VI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
St. Croix Alumina, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WORKING UNIT 2 RODDING #5 BIN WITH AN AIRLANCE, THE LANCE, GOT STUCK IN THE FEEDER. WHILE TRYING TO LOOSE UP THE AIR LANCE THE LANCE BECAME LOOSE AND KNOCK EMPLOYEE RIGHT HAND INTO A RA ILING.

February 9, 1998 VI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
St. Croix Alumina, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEARING TANK FROM BELOW WORKER AT OPENING OF TANK FROM ABOVE WAS REMOVING LG. CHIPPING GUN FROM TANK WHEN GUN CONNECTION BROKE. CHIPPING GUN FELL APPROX. 30 FEET WHERE INJURED WAS STRIK ING RT. HAND AGAINST THE SPIDER LACERATING AND FRACTURING FINGERS 3-4-AND 5.

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