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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 10, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greens Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HAD FU9LED TRACKED EXCAVATOR AND SLIPPED ON TRACK AND JUMPED DOWN WITH ALL WEIGHT ON ANKLE. SPRAINED ANKLE.

October 10, 1987 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greens Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES3HE WAS STANDING ON THE BUMPER OF A DUMP TRUCK WHILE PERFORMING MECHANICAL WORK. HE SLIPPED ON BUMPER AND FELL, HITTING HIS CHEST ON THE TRUCK FENDER. BRUISED RIBS, POSSIBLE FRA CTURE OF RIB, S2RENESS, PAIN.

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