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1983–2026
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March 12, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tombstone Exploration Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE WATER TRUCK IN THE PIT WHEN HE LOST THE BRAKES. HE TURNED INTO THE EMBANKMENT TO STOP THE TRUCK. WHEN THE TRUCK HIT THE EMBANKMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WHIPPED AROUND A D CAUGHT HIS HAND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IS ON LIGHT DUTY, RETURNED TO WORK 3-13-84. NO TIME LOST.

August 25, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tombstone Exploration Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS WELDING IN STRAINED POSITION FOR 2 HRS THEN DROVE THE WATER TRUCK AND HIT BUMP HURTING HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK ON AUG 2L EMP SAID H E WAS IN PAIN AND WAS SENT TO DR RETURNED TO WO 8 27 83

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