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November 3, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE

Burro Chief Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LIFT THE TORCH CART FROM A FORKLIFT. THE FORKS WERE GOING UP AND DOWN AND CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER IN BETWEEN THE CART AND THE FORK.

June 5, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Burro Chief Copper Company · Fall from machine

EE FELL OFF THE 4 WHEEL ATV HE WAS OPERATING AND RECIEVED A CUT ON HIS HEAD THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

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