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October 23, 1991 MI · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cliffs Mining Services Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS WALKING THOUGH THE #19 SHOVEL HOUSE(AT EMPIRE MINE) WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A PIPE PLUG.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 12-27-91 AND BEGAN TO LOSE TIME ON 12-30-91.

July 16, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cliffs Mining Services Company · Struck against stationary object

HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT THIGH AGAINST THE EDGE OF A PIECE OF STEEL PLATE CAUSING A PAIN ON HIS LOWER BACK.

March 15, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cliffs Mining Services Company · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME WAS WALKING BY T HE TESTIARY CRUSHER KHYDRAULIC TANK & PUMP STAND ON THE REPUBLIC MINE SECONDARY CRUSHER BLDG.HE STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE METAL TANK STAND HE WAS ENTERING A DARK AREA FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BLDG.

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