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1983–2026
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July 23, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mount Emmons Mining Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STARTING TO CLIMB A LADDER WHEN THE FOOTING OF THE LADDER BROKE FREE AN FELL. HE FELL APPROX. 7 FT ON TO HIS LEFT HAND HYPEREXTENDING THE FINGERS ON THE LEFT HAND.

August 2, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mount Emmons Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A LIME SLAKER AT A DESIGNATED POSITION AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE FALLING BACKWARD AND HITTING HIS BACK AGAINST A MOTOR HOUSING THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A FRACTURED RIB

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