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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 1, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P B R Minerals Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE MUD TANKS AND WAS WALIKING BACK DOWN THE STAIRS AND FELL BREAKING HIS RIGHT WRIST.OFF OF WORK FOR 10 DAYS(CALENDAR).

March 3, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P B R Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PASSING A WRENCH OVER A FENCE AND SLIPPED CUTTING HIS 5TH R FINGER (LACERATION) ON WIRE. BUTTERFLY BANDAGE, NEOSPORIN OINTMENT, SOAK WATER AND PEROXIDE, ANTIBIOTIC PRESCIBED. TREA TED AT HOSPITAL, RE-CHECK 1 WK AT CLINIC.

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