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March 24, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE ALLEGES SHE 4AS LEANING ON CAN LINE TO CHECK WEIGHTS & HEAVY CAN ROLLED DOWN ONTO HER FINGER.

March 13, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Struck by flying object

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS GRINDING ON JAW CLUTCH AND PARTRICLE FLEW INTO HIS EYE

March 9, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS GUIDING MOTOR FROM STROAGE SHELF WHEN IT HIT CROS RAIL OF SHELF CAUSING MOTORS TO FALL ON HIM

March 8, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS PUSHING CART WITH VACUUM PUMP ON IT HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL STRIKING HIS CHIN AND TWISTING HIS BACK

February 27, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS CLEANING UP SCRAP AND AS HE HANDED A PIPE TO ANOTHER EMP HE SLIPPED AND PULLED MUSCLE INGROIN AREA

February 3, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Duval Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WALKING3ON UNEVEN GROUND AND STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE

January 23, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Duval Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS TALKING TO HIS SUPERVISOR & CRANE HOOK HIT HIM IN HIS BACK

January 14, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING MO7OR FROM BACK OF PICKUP AND FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN.

January 14, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL HOOKING PO7HEAD TO TAILGATE OF PICKUP AND AS HE LIFTED ONE SIDE OF CONNECTOR HE FELT SHARP PAIN.

December 17, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE WORN GRIZZLIES AND AS CRANE HOOKED ONTO THEM GRIZZLIES GOT CAUGHT WHEN THEY POPPED UP HE WAS HIT AND THROWN ONTO SCALPER DECK

December 8, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STEPPING O0F TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN ANKLE.

November 26, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS CHANGING MOTOR AND WHEN STANDING ON THE CELL HE STEPPED THROUGH THE INTERION WINDOW. HE GRABBED AGITATOR AND SCRAPED HIS WRIST AND STRAINED ARM.

November 23, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Duval Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ALLEDG9S HE WAS RIDING IN BACK OF MANHAUL TRUCK AND WHEN TRUCK HIT SMALL BERM NEAR MAN HOLE HE WAS THROWN OFF BENCH

November 23, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS REMOVING3SCREEN ARM FROM SECONDARY AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE ARM AND PRY BAR.

November 16, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE HAD REPAIRED A LEAK ON PUMP AND STARTED TO SLIP AS HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE JAMMED HIS FINGER

November 15, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Duval Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS STANDING ON BACK OF FLATBED TRUCK AND FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO HIS LEFT LEG

November 14, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMP ALLEGES HE 4AS MOVING FLOATING PUMP ON POLATFORM AND TIPPED OVER CAUSING HIM TO FALL INTO THE WATER

November 14, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS READYING TO WELD, AND AN ARC CAUSED FLASH BURNS TO EYES.

November 14, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CARRYING AIR TUGGER ON HIS SHOULDER AND SLIPPED IN SLURRY CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND TWIST HIS BACK

November 11, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Duval Corp · Struck by flying object

EE ALLEGES HE W5S WALKING OUT OF SHOP DOOR WHEN WIND BLEW FOREIGN BODY INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

November 9, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS BURNING OFF A PIECE OF GUARD ON AGITATOR AND FLAME CAME IN CONTACT WITH A LUBRICATION AEROSOL CAN WHICH EXPLODED.

October 26, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS INSTALLING BRAKE SHOE ON W HEEL MOTOR AND CHOCKER AND BRAKE SHOE SLIPPED PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN LUG BOLT AND BRAKE PAD.

October 25, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DIGGING OUT DROP BOXES USING AIR LANCE AND AIR CHIPPING HAMMER AND FELT PAIN IN BACK AND NECK.

October 23, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EE ALLEGES HE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE ROCKS AWAY FROM HAUL TRUCK & WAS HIT WHEN TOCK FELL FROM ABOVE.

October 22, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE ALLEGES HE SLIPPED ON COVER PLATE & JAMMED HIS T HUMB AGAINST GRATING.

October 15, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS REPLACING A GRIZZLEY AND FROM ABOVE ROCK FELL ONTO HAND

October 8, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STANDING ON NORTH SIDE OF OLD CLEANER CELL AND 5\ PRY BAR FELL AND HIT HIS LEG.

October 8, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE WAS PICKING UP A SCREEN PANEL AND STRAINED HIS BACK

October 7, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Fall from machine

HE WAS GETTING ONTO FUEL TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED FROM STEP AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 7, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CLEANING OUT VIZAN ON MILL FEED SAMPLER AND CAUGHT HIS FOREARM BETWEEN VIZAN AND PIPE OPENING.

October 3, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TAKING UP SLACK IN COME-ALONG CHAIN WHEN IT CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

October 2, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING WATER CAN ONTO PICK-UP USING TWISTING MOTION AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER BLADE.

September 26, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS PULLING RETURN ROLLER UP TO CATWALK & CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE IDLER & STRUCTURE.

September 22, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES SHE SAW DOWN AT END OF LUNCH BEENCH AND WHEN SHE SLID BACKWARDS A SLIVER WENT INTO HER LEG.

September 19, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CLEANING OUT GREASE TANK AND SLIPPED IN SOME GREASE ALLOWING TANK TO SLIP AND FALL ONTO HIS FINGER.

September 13, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CLEANING IN ROASTER AREA, SHOVELING RAKING AND USING CHIPPING GUN, WHEN KNEE SWELLED

September 12, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Duval Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE ALLEGES HE WAS KNEELING ON GROUND INSTALLING PACKING GLAND & FELT INSECT BITE HIM.

September 11, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REMOVING HIS TOOL BOX FROM TOOL CRIB AND SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK

September 11, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ALLEGES HE WAS BREAKING LOOSE HOSE CONECTION AND STRAINED BLADDER

September 11, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WORKING INSIDE ROASTER USING AIR GUN, SHOVELING AND HOEING AND SHOULDER BECAME PAINFUL

September 10, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS CUTTING METAL AND IT FELL PINNING FINGER BETWEEN IT AND FRAME OF SAW.

August 30, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CLOSING VALVE AND 12 IN CRESCENT FELL OUT OF HAND WHEN HE REACHED TO PICK IT UP HE STRAINED BACK

August 26, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WORKING INSIDE BALL MILL WNE LINER DROPPED OFF WALL AND FLYING CHIP HIT ARM.

August 21, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP ALLEGES BOOM ON CRANE COLLAPSED DROPPING COUNTERWEIGHT BLOCK AND CABLES STRUCK HIS LEG

August 20, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMP WAS CHECKING LOCATION OF SODIUM HYDROSULFIDE LINE AND FITTING CAME LOOSE, SPRAYING LIQUID INTO FACE

August 10, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Duval Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMP ALLEGES HE WAS DRIVING A HAUL TRUCK OVER SECTION OF ROUGHT ROAD AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

August 7, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duval Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ALLEGES HE W AS REMOVING OLD RETURN SHAFT AND WHEEL FROM PAN FEEDER AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN IDLER AND FRAME

August 4, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS OPERATING A SHOVEL & DEVELOPED PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW.

August 1, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Duval Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A SCREWDRIVER TO CLEAN A FUSED CUTOUT & IT VEERED FORM THE HOLE & HIT HIS HAND.

July 31, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duval Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CARRYING A LADDER AND SLIPPED WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE HE PUSHED DOWN WITH THE LADDER AND PULLED MUSCLES IN ARM AND SHOULDER

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