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June 29, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

DISASSEMBLING FORM,EMPL STRUCK RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER ON METAL STAKE.1 CM LACERATION-SUTURED.

June 22, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE IGNITING A CUTTING TORCH, EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS TO NECK AND CHIN 1 ST DEGREE BURNS TO RIGHT SIDE OF TORSO EXTENDING AROUND TO RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

June 22, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kennecott Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOOKING FOR A SHOVEL TOOTH, A ROCK ROLLED OFF STRICKING EMPLOYEE IN BACK OF HEAD.

June 21, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE DR DIAGNOSED MINOR MUSCLE SPASMS IN LOWER BACK DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF HAVING TO CLIMB UP AND DOWN THE LADDER OF THE HAUL TRUCK NOT SPECIFIC EVENT OCCURRED OTHER THAN THE SYMPTOMS WHICH BE GAN ON 6/21/89 AND BECAME REPORTABLE UNDER ALLEGED ON 6/30/89 AFTER DISCUSSING THE CONDITION WITH THE COMPANY DR EMPL CURRENTLY BEING TREATED FOR THIS CONDITION BY PERSONAL DR NON OCCUPATIONA

June 20, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

GROUND WAS A ROCKY AREA WITH NUMEROUS CHUNK ROCK ON GROUND SURFACE.EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LIFT A POLE JACK OVER THE POLE WHICH WAS LAYING ON THE GROUND.HIS FOOT STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE AND FALL.

June 18, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE USING WIRE BRUSH EMPL STRUCK RIGHT HAND ON IRON HANDLE. CONTUSION RIGHT 4TRH METATARSAL GIVEN RX.

June 17, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Kennecott Corp · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN BODY RIGHT EYE.

June 14, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

AS EMPLOYEE REACHED INTO AN ELETRICAL BOX, HE FELT A TINGLE AND JERKED HIS HAND BACK CATCHING HIS RIGHT WRIST ON EDGE OF BOX. LACERATION SUTURED.

June 13, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HOLDING HANDPUNCH WHEN CHIP CAME OFF PUNCH STRIKING EMPL IN NECK & CAUSING SUTURABLE LACERATION.

June 4, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIHGTENING THE CUTTING EDGE OF A BLADE ON DOZER WITH PNEUMATIC IMPACT WRENCH AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN EYE.

May 31, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WORKING ON A COMPRESSOR, EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE EXHAUST PIPE. 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO LEFT HAND.

May 31, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL TIGHTENING BOLTS W/AIR IMPACT WRENCH.THE AIR BLEW METAL FRAGMENTS INTO LEFT EYE.FOREIGN BODY REMOVED BY OPTHALMOLOGIST FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR REMOVAL OF F.B.THIS IS LATE-WE WERE UNAWAR E THAT MEDICAL PROCEDURE WAS USED.

May 31, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE WELDING A FLANGE ONTO A PIPE, THE FLANGE FROPPED ON LEFT INDEX FINGER. LACERATION - SUTURED.

May 30, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE RIGGING A CABLE AROUND A STEEL BEAM THE HOOK STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD (WEARING HARD HAT) CAUSING CERVICAL AND LUMBAR STRAIN. GIVEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

May 30, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennecott Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHLE TURNING A VALVE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON PIPE AND FELL DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. (ALLEGED INJURY).

May 27, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GETTING OUT OF BUCKET, EMPLOYEE FELT POP IN BACK STRAIN. GEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

May 27, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

REMOVING AN IMPELLAR OFF OF A PUMP AND CUT RIGHT THUMB ON A SHARP EDGE OF THE IMPELLAR. SUTURABLE LACERATION-RIGHT THUMB.

May 26, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEXT TO A PUMPT MOTOR CONTROL BOX. BOX TIPPED OVER STRIKING HIS BACK SIDE. CONTUSION AND STRAIN TO BACK.

May 16, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PICKING UP A PIECE OF CABLE, THE END OF THE CABLE PUNTURED RIGHT FORELEG.

May 16, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING A SCREEN, SLAG WENT THROUGH HOLE IN BOOT AND BURNT TOES OF LEFT FOOT.

May 15, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE OUTSIDE REARVEIW MIRROR THROUGH THE DOOR OF THE FRONT END LOADER. DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON LEFT INDEX FINGER AND LEFT MIDDLE FINGER REQURING SUTURES TO BOTH FINGERS.

May 14, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE POLING FEEDER OUT WITH BAR EMPL PINCHED RIGHT 5TH DIGIT BETWEEN BAR & STEEL 1/2" LACERATION SUTURED.

May 10, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING DRILL BIT IN HAND DRILL DRILLED L MIDDLE FINGER WITH DRILL SUTURES LACERATED.

May 8, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE OPENED DOOR OF TRUCK AND A PINION FELL ONRO HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 6, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

SPARK FROM WELDING ENTERED LEFT EAR. PERFORATED LEFT TM. GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATON. ACCIDNET OCCURRED 5-6-89 REPORTED 5-19-89. THIS ACCIDENT AND INJURY RESULTING FROM IT WERE NOT REPORT ED TO THE COMPANY BY THE EMPLOYEE, NOR WAS THE COMPANY AWARE OF SUCH INJURY UNTIL 5-10-89. THE INJURY WAS DETERMINTED TO BE ALLEAGES UNTIL 5-1-89 WHEN REPORTED TO MSHA.

May 5, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STRUCK LEFT HAND ON END OF LATHE DRILL. SUTURABLE WOUND DORSUM OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND DIGITS.

May 5, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

TIGHTENING CHUCK ON LATHE WHEN CHUCK SLIPPED OUT & EMPL STRUCK FINGER ON COMPOUND.

May 4, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLAGGING USING PRY BAR THE BAR SLIPPED STRIKING SAFETY GLASSES. LACERATION BRIDGE OF NOSE SUTURED.

May 2, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED INJURY INVOLVING EMPLOYEES GROIN AREA , RIGH AND LEFT INGUIAL HERNIAS.

April 25, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING PLATES IN FEEDER PLATE SLIPPED CAUSING FRACT OF R. THUMB.

April 24, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CLAW BAR ON HIS SHOULDER ON 04-24-89 AND STRAINED KNEE.WORKED THRU DIAGNOSIS DATE OF 05-11-89 AND LAID OFF WORK AS OF 05-12-89.ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 05-12-89.TO RN MENISCUS.

April 24, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WIND SLAMMED DOOR PINCHING MIDDLE L. FINGER. AVULSION PAD L. MIDDLE FINGER FORM JOINT TO FINGER TIP.

April 23, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GATHERING WOOD EMP LE EYE SCRATCHED BY BUSH CORNEAL ABR. L EYE. PRESCRIPT MED.

April 22, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING TIRE OFF TRUCK FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK PRESCRIPT MED.

April 20, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Kennecott Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

GOT KEROSENE ON CLOTHES,CLOTHES CAUGHT FIRE WHEN USING TORCH.2ND DEG BURN MEDIAL ASPECT OF LOWER LEFT LEG.

April 20, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

UNLOAING RR TIES FORM FLAT CAR HOISTED LOAD OF TIES SWUNG AROUND PINNED HIM AGAINST STACK OF TIES BEHING HI8M ON CAR. FRACT OF TIBIA AND FIBULA LOWER R. LEG.

April 19, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHARPENING AC UTTING TOOL ON A GRINDER WHEN THE TOOL SLIPPED AND HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WAS CAUGHT AGAINST GRINDER.

April 19, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL REACHED INSIDE CRUSHER AND CUT L WRIST ON SHARP OBJECT 3 CM LACERATION SUTURED

April 18, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRUCK LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH HAMMER WHILE HAMMERING.TUFT FX LEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 17, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE OPENING DOOR OF HAULAGE TRUCK EMPL PINCHED L LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN DOOR AND RAIL POST LACERTION SUTURED

April 14, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

L WRIST CUT BY BROKEN WINDOW FROM #38 SHOVEL SUTURED

April 13, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Kennecott Corp · Flash burns (electric)

MAN WAS WORKING IN A CUBICLE IN A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER INSTALLING AN AUXILIARY RELAY AND FUSE BLOCK: TWO WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER CAUSING A FLASH. THAT NIGHT HIS EYES STARTED BURNING AND WATERIN G REQUIRING HIM TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

April 11, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS TRIMMING PIECE OF CORNER MOLDING WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT THUMB. 4 CM LACERATION SUTURED.

March 31, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRAGGING VISQUEEN WITH PLIERS PLIERS SLIPPED STRIKING EMP IN MOUTH.

March 30, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GOT SPRAY IN EYES FCOR CAN OF WINDOW SPRAY GIVEN SCRIPT MEDD.

March 27, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REMOVING PUMP BLOCK FELL OFF TRACK R. THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN MOTOR AND BLOCK. FRACT R. THUMB.

March 27, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING AT HIS DESK &HAD AN EPILEPTIC SEIZURE HIS HEAD STRUCK THE DESK CAUSING A SUTURABLE LACERATION TO HIS FOREHEAD

March 26, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING ROUSTABOUT FELLOW EMPO ATTEMPT TO STRIKE WITH 4 LB HAMMER INJ EMP STRUCK ON R. HAND FINGERS FRA CT R MIDDLE FINGER.

March 21, 1989 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kennecott Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE INSTALLING BOLTS IN TRACK RAIL EMPL KNELT DOWN ON A SHARP OBJECT CUTTING R KNEE LACERATION 3 SUTURES

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