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1983–2026
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March 3, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJ WALKING TO 2ND FOOR OF SINTER SAND PLANT.AS HE TURNED CORNER AT TOP OF STAIRS STEPPED ON A STONE AND OVERTURNED HIS ANKLE.

February 28, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN3PROCESS OF TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE BOTTOM DECK OF THE 5D SCREEN ON THE 5TH FLOOR OF THE CWS BUILDING. AFTER TIGHTENING THE BOLT HE TURNED TO WALK TO OTHER SIDE OF THE SCREEN,AS HE STEPPED ON A3STONE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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