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August 11, 1993 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER

Kennecott Barneys Canyon Mining · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TRACK DOZER IN HIGH MOUNTAIN COUNTRY,FELT STING ON ARM.WITHIN 24 HOURS THERE WAS A MARKED SWELLING AND REDNESS.WAS REFERRED TO PHYSICIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS.

October 10, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter OTHER

Kennecott Barneys Canyon Mining · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPENTERS LAYING FLOOR DECKING ON FLOOR JOISTS SUSPENDED 3'6". PLACED FOOT ON TOP OF 2' JOIST. WIND GUST CAUGHT 4X8 PANEL CAUSING LOSS OF BALANCE. SLIP (FELL THROUGH).

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