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1983–2026
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February 6, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES. ASCVD

November 30, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HIS EIGHTH HOLE OF THE DAY. WHILE STANDING 20 FEET FROM THE RIG DUST BLEW UP FROM THE DRILL, HITTING HIM IN RIGHT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME. WIND BLOWING 20 MILES PER HOUR GUST 35 MILES PER HOUR.

October 22, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

ON 10/22/90 EMPL WAS PULLING ON SAFETY SHOES IN OUR LOCKER ROOMM & REINJURED BACK.

April 23, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING OUT OF WINDOW CONTROL ROOM OF SECONDARY PIT. A BAT FLYING OUT OF CONTROL FLEW INTO THE CONTROL ROOM WINDOW AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

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