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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 9, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE

WHILE WORKING I3 DROP CHUTE, A LARGE PIECE OF CLAY FELL FROM THE BUCKETS ABOVE AND HIT MAN IN BACK.

September 9, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Western Gold Exploration & Mining Co-Ltd Ptnrshp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING I3 DROP CHUTE, A LARGE CHUNK OF CLAY FELL OFF BUCKETS FROM ABOVE AND STRUCK MAN IN BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN. A 2ND CHUNK FELL ON HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL DOWN THE DROP CHUTE INTO TH E TROMMEL. 3

August 16, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Western Gold Exploration & Mining Co-Ltd Ptnrshp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TROMMEL TURNED 4HILE MAN WAS WORKING INSIDE. THE TROMMEL WAS PROPERLY LOCKED OUT HOWEVER THE SHAKING OF THE DREDGE CAUSED THE TROMMEL TO TURN. MAN TRIPPED AND LANDED ON LEFT KNEE.

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