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1983–2026
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November 21, 1988 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS WORKING IN MILL AS HE WAS WALKING ON CATWALK EMPL TWISTED HIS FOOT ON SOME LOOSE GRATING EMPL SUSTAINED A SIMPLE FRACTURE OF JA BONE IN HIS R FOOT

September 12, 1988 AK · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD SPRAINED HIS ANKLE A WEEK BEFORE,BUT WAS NOT TOO BAD TO WORK.EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN FROM A MUCK PILE AFTER BARRING AND WETTING DOWN.EMPL OYEE TWISTED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.

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