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1983–2026
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June 9, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Struck against a moving object

HIT HIS LEFT EL6OW ON THE DOOR FRAME OF A 85 TON HAULPAC WHEN THE TRUCK HIT A BUMP.

April 13, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Struck against a moving object

WHILE BACKING TRACTOR FROM EDGE OF DUMP HE RAN OVER A ONE FOOT CHUNK BOUNCINC HIM AROUND IN THE SEAT.

April 7, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Struck against a moving object

PULLING CABLE SPREADER DOWN A BANK CLAIMS HE INJURED HIS NECK.

February 19, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP THE MATERIAL SPILLAGE IN THE TBN LOADOUT TUNNEL WITH THE #960 CAT FRONT-END LOADER. HE WAS PUSHING A TOP THE RAILROAD TRACK WHEN THE BUCKET STRUCK AN UPRAISED PORTION OF THE TRACK. THE SUDDEN IMPACT JOLTED HIM FROM THE SEAT AND THREW HIM AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAL BELT WAS NOT UNILIZED.

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