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October 15, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURY OCCURRED WHEN EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE DISMOUNTING A 651 CATERPILLAR SCRAPER. WHEN HE SLIPPED HE CAUGHT HIS WHOLE BODY WEIGHT ON HIS LEFT ARM, CAUSING A STRAIN TO THE ARM.

July 22, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURY OCCURRED WHEN INJURED STEPPED TO THE GROUND FROM A 245 CATEPILLAR BACK HOE.

June 15, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE JUMPED FROM FUEL TRUCK TO GROUND. HE HAD LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK.

February 27, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS LOW BACK WHEN HE REGAINED HIS BALANCE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET SURFACE IN THE MILL.

April 23, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STEPPED FROM THE LAST STEP OF A RUBBER TIRED DOZER TO THE GROUND. HE STEPPED ONTO A RIDGE CAUSING A HYPER-EXTENSION TO HIS RIGHT ACHILLES TENDON.

November 17, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF THE LUNCH BUS ON A ROCK RESULTING IN A SPRAIN TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

November 15, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS WRIST AGAINST AN R-170 DUMP BOX SUPPORT WHEN THE LADDER HE WAS STANDING ON SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM

September 3, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HAD LOCKED HIMSELF OUT OF GUARD SHACK.TO REGAIN ENTRY,STOOD ON 55 GALLON TRASH BARREL TIRED TO GO THROUGH UNLOCKED WINDOW.FELL TO GROUND WHEN BARREL TURNED.

June 22, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS CLIMBING THE ACCESS LADDER TO A HAULAGE TRUCK. HE MISSED A HAND HOLD AND FELL TO THE FLOOR OF THE MINE MAINTENCE SHOP.

December 1, 1987 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

MINER WAS DISMO6NTING A 651 CATERPILLAR SCRAPER AT SHIFT'S END, WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT BECAME CAUSHT BETWEEN ROPS MOUNTING BOLT AND THE ROPS. HE FELL BACKWARDS, HANGING HIS FOOT UP.

August 26, 1986 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

HEAVY EQUIP OP 8ISLOCATED RIGHT ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED TO GROUND FROM DOZER ARM OF D-9 CAT.

July 25, 1986 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CAR9YING A 100# SACK OF SAND BLASTING SAND,WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A MUDDED AREA AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.INJURY RESULTED IN CARTILAGE DAMAGE TO THE KNEE.

June 19, 1985 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE ATTEMPTIN1 TO CLIMB THE STEPS ON TO AN M120 UNIT RIG TRUCK, THE BOTTOM RUNG BRACKET CAME LOOSE CAUSING A FALL. AN INJURY TO THE LEFT KNEE OCCURRED.

January 9, 1985 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS ASSIGNED TO USE A WATER HOSE & WASH OFF THE MILL DSM SCREENS. WHILE STANDING ON THE SCREEN ASSEMBLE HE SLIPPED & S TRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE METAL HOUSING.

July 26, 1984 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE CLEANING A HAULAGE TRUCK GENERATOR, A MINE ELECTRICIAN SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE TRAILER UPON WHICH THE GENERATOR WAS SETTING.

March 5, 1984 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

WAS DISMOUNTING FROM THE CAB ON THE D-10 CAT AFTER STARTING SAME. AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE DOZER FRAME TO THE GROUND, HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 23, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

I.NAME. WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF A EUCLID R-170 HAULAGE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE FROSTY LADDER. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT ARM. HE HAS GONE TO A PHYSICIAN WHO ADVISES A SURGICAL REPAIR.

August 29, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

A HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, WHILE CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF A P & H 2300 BUCKET, SLIPPED AND FELL APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET. HE STUCK HIS ARM OUT TO BREAK HIS FALL. INJURY TO LEFT HAND OCCURREDN WHEN CON

January 23, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall down stairs

COMING DOWN STEPS OUT OF RUBBER SHOP, STEPPED OFF LAST STEP AND SLIPPED ON ICE TEARING CARTILAGE IN RIGHT KNEE.

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