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1983–2026
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August 9, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Precious Metals Technology Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UP ON THE TRACK OF A D-9 DOZER TO LOOK AT IT(NOT HIS ASSIGNED PLACE) WHILE IT WAS BEING REFUELED.THE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT THE SOLE OF HIS BOOT IN THE DOZER TRACK,LOST HIS BALANCE A ND FELL BACKWARD OFF THE DOZER AND IMPACTED THE GROUND ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

December 23, 1987 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Precious Metals Technology Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD JU8T ARRIVED AT MINE SITE LEFT ANOTHER EMPLOYEES VEHICLE & WALKED TOWARD MINING EQUIPMENT WHEN HE SLIPED ON ICE ON THE GROUND

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