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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 8, 1987 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Jersey Zinc Company Inc · Fall from ladders

MAN WAS ENTERIN1 1250 STOPE 700L BY WAY OF LADDERS,DOWN.AS HE STEPPED OFF LADDER ONTO WET CEMENT FLOOR,HE SLIPPED,BACKWARDS AND TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL WITH. OF THE LEFT WRI8T.

April 25, 1983 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Jersey Zinc Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS STARTING TO CLIMB A LADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BODY AFTER WHICH HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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