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739,207
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Years on record
1983–2026
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January 11, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Tombstone Exploration Inc · Struck by flying object

MIXING CYANIDE SOLUTION OUTSIDE WHEN CYANIDE DUST BLEW IN EYES FROM WIND.AMYL NITRATE AND OXYGEN WAS GIVEN.EMPL TAKEN TO CLINIC -GOOD CONDITION RETURNED TO WORK NEXT MORNING .

August 1, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter OTHER
Tombstone Exploration Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A LADDER WORKING ON THE NEW BATHROOM BUILDING WHEN A GUST OF WIND KNOCKED HIM OFF BALANCE, CAUSING HIM TO HURT HIS GROIN AREA. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 8-2-83.

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