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September 17, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING GENERATOR SET AT TAILINGS POND TRIPPED OVER A BERM AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

August 15, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING SLUSHER-CROSSED OVER MANWAY TO FREE SLUSHER AND SLIPPED CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND PULLED MUSCLE.

January 19, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE PUTTING TIMBER UP,MAN SLIPPED TIMBER HIT HIM IN HEAD,AND FORCED HIS HEAD INTO DIPPER OF 22 MUCKER.

December 23, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

HAND AND FOOT SLIPPED OFF LADDER CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

October 19, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING TO CARRY PUMP AND SLIPPED STRAINING HIS BACK.

August 19, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING PAILS STEPPED ON UNEVEN SURFACE AND SPRAINED ANKLE.

August 18, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOWERING GEAR SLIPPED OFF THE END OF STAGING AND FELL (5').

August 10, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING AND LOST FOOTING DID THE SPILTIS AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT LEG.

July 15, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEFT SIDE OF STAGGING BROKE LOOSE CAUSING THE FALL

June 15, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING STEEL LADDER FROM SHOP TO SHAFT COLLAR. SLIPPED AND FELL.

February 2, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall from machine

OPERATOR SLIPPE8 WHILE DISMOUNTING MOBILE CRANE & HE FELL STRIKING LFT SHOULDER & ELBOW ON GROUND.

November 10, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stan West Mining Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS LE5VING WASHROOM ON WAY TO SURFACE WORK PLACE AND STUMBLED ON STAIRS AND FELL DISLOCATING FINGER CARRY THERMOS AND LUNCH PAIL

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