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1983–2026
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June 28, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall onto or against objects

JUMPED OVER GUARD RAIL & TWISTED KNEE. CONTUSION RO RIGHT KNEE.

June 22, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall down stairs

WALKKING DOWN STAIRS TRIPPED ON S TAIRS JUMPED TO PREVENT HIMSELF FROM TUMBLING DOWN THE STAIRS HE LANDED SPRIANING HIS ANKLE STAIRS WERE CLEAR AND HANDRAILS IN PLACE RECEIVED CONTUSION TO RT FOOT

June 13, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall down stairs

CONFLICTING REPORTS AND ACCUSATIONS AS TO HOW EMP WAS INJURED CAUSED THIS TO BE DENIED AS AN INDUSTRIAL INJURY HENSE LATE SUBMISSION OF REPORT LATER INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT EMP DID IN FA FACT INJURE HERSELF AS SHE CLAIMED A LAUNDER OVERFLOWING ONTO STAIRWAY CAUSED EMP TO SLIP AND FALL AS SHE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS SHE STRAINED ARM SHOULDER NECK MUSCLES WITH PERHAPS CERVICAL NERV

May 11, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall from machine

AT W END OF CAR SHOP WORKING ON HEAVY ORE CAR AND HE FELL OFF OF CAR LANDING ON RIGHT KNEE

May 3, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON COAL PILE USING SUPER SUCKER INDUSTRIAL VACUUM AND HE TURNED TO GO UP HILL AND HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS KNEE AND HE FELL BACK DOWN THE HILL HIS KNEE CAP WAS OFF TO THE SIDE OF HIS LEG A AND HE PUSHED IT BACK INTO PLACE.

April 26, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall onto or against objects

OUTSIDE OF SYMONS DOOR AND HE SLIPPED WHILE HANDLING A DRUM OF OIL AND FELL. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TAILGATE CUTTING HIS EYE.

March 16, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON WATER PIPE TO TURN VVALVE AND IT BROKE AND HE FELL ABOUT 5\ HITTING EAR AND HEAD.

February 24, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WALKING INTO WORK FROM THE PARKING LOT. SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE.

February 1, 1984 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall onto or against objects

COPPERTON YARD. SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL. WHEN HE FELL RIGHT KNEE HIT ROCK.

October 4, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHIPPING RAILS OUT OF A BALL MILL. THE MILL CAVED IN AND HESLIPPED WITH HIS LEG SLIPPING IN THE MILL; LEG WAS PINNED.

May 30, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

REPLACING 3" PLASTIC ELBOW ON PIPELINE, USING PVC PRIMER TO CLEAN SURFACE OF PIPE, SLIPPED & FELL SPLASHING PRIMER IN FACE & EYES. RECEIVED CHEMICAL BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

April 16, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL FELL 21\ FROM VALVE INSPECTION PLATFORM ONTO ROLL FLOOR.

February 18, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ALONG SECONDARY BALL MILLS SLIPPED INTO BALL CHUTE WHILE CLEANING LINE LAUNDERS

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