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December 19, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Can-Am Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE BEATING O3 CHUTE TO DISLODGE WET ROCK HE SLIPPED AND HIT CHUTE WITH HAND INSTEAD OF WITH BAR.

November 3, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING 2UT #5 DUST COLLECTOR AND PUTTING SAND INSIDE, EMPLOYEE GOT FOREIGN SUBSTANCE INTO HIS RIGHT EYE WHICH LATER CAUSED AND INFECTION

September 26, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Can-Am Corp · Fall from machine

HE STARTED DOWN3THE STEEP GRADE,HE SAID THAT HE WAS DOWN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO FIRST GEAR.WHEN THE TRUCK GOT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PIT,ANGEL JUMPED.THIS WAS ABOUT 4:30 A.M. I WENT BACK WITH I NAME TO SEE AND3CHECK THE TRUCK OVER.WHEN BOTH GOT TO THE TRUCK IT WAS STILL RUNNING,ALL THE LIGHT WERE ON THE WATER WAS OK,THE OIL AND AIR PRESSURE WAS 125.I STEP ON THE BREAKES MYSELF AND T

October 21, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE FELL AGAINST SOME CHANNEL IRON WHILE CLEANING UP METAL STORAGE AREA BREAKING ONE RIB

August 11, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL MUCKING OUT #2 TUNNEL UNDER CONVEYOR AND LIFTING UP BUCKET OF MUCK HE SLIPPED AND SLIP UNDER CONVEYOR TWISTING HIS BACK.

July 1, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Can-Am Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP AGRADE IN THE MUSTANG LOADER WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE LOADER ROLLED ON GRADE OVER A 4 1/2\ RETAINING WALL. THE BUCKET HIT THE GROUD STOPPING THE FALL. EMPLOYEE HIT HI HIS LEGS ON CONTROL HANDLE BRUISING THEM AND SPRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE.

December 20, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

UNLOADING OXYGEN BOTTLE WITH ANOTHER EMPL AT #5 FEED SCREEN,I.NAME FOOT SLIPPED IN MUD AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 2, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING BRICK FROM #6 KILN, BRICKS SLIPPED AND SMASHED EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND INJURING HIS INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS.

July 19, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING A CHUTE FROM A CONVEYOR FRAME EMPLOYEE PULLED ON CHUTE TO TURN IT OVER. THE CHUTE SLIPPED CATCHING HIS LITTLE FINGER ON R HAND BETWEEN THE CHUTE AND AN ANGEL IRON

July 3, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS CLOSING COAL CAR DOOR AT COAL UNLOADING AREA HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR BRUISING IT.

April 24, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Can-Am Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE WORKING AROUNG AND UNDER #4 COAL MILL EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO EMPTY A WHEELBARROW WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 11, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Can-Am Corp · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE REPAIRING 5 KILN DISCHARGESEAL I NAME AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE BOTH WELDING ON THE SEAL ON THE SAME SIDE WITHOUT A SHIELD BETWEEN THEM. BURNING I NAME \S EYE.

February 16, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A 8D BATTERY WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER EMP STEPHEN SOLES ROBERT MILLER STRAINED HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN RT GROIN

January 19, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Can-Am Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE BENDING 1/2IN CONDUIT EMPLOYEE PUSHED BENDER WITH HIS FOOT AND FELT PAIN SHOOT THROUGH RIGHT SIDE OF GROIN

August 23, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WASHING GLASSES AT END OF DAY,EMPL CUT RIGHT INDEX FINGER ON BROKEN GLASS IN SIDHWATER.

July 19, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Can-Am Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE INSTALLING LINERS IN #5 COAL MILL FAN EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON SHARP EDGE OT FAN.

June 3, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LAYING A PIPELINE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE EDGE OF A DITCH WHEN THE EMBANKMENT GAVE WAY AND HE SLIPPED INTO THE DITCH TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE

March 30, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING ON CATWALK ON TOP OF #4 DUST COLLECTOR EMP TRIPPED ON GRATING TWISTING KNEE

March 24, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF REAR SIDE STEPS AT WAREHOUSE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

January 10, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Can-Am Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LINE UP A SHAFT ON #4 COOLER A PIPE WRENCH BROKE STRIKING EMP ON LEFT KNEE

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