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September 23, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Gem Corp · Fall down stairs

GOING UP THE STAIRS TO SEE SOME PARTS I WAS GOING TO PICK UP IN BUTTE, MISSED THE TOP STEP, TRIPPED & WHEN I CAUGHT MYSELF MY HAND BROKE.

July 11, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
American Gem Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE STARTUP OF OUR PRIMARY JIG. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE OPENED THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL TO RESET THE BREAKER WITHOUT FIRST SHUTTING DOWN THE POWER SOURCE AND LOCKING O UT. UPON OPENING THE PANEL AN ARC WAS CAUSED BY UNKNOWN REASON & A FLASH FIRE TOOK PLACE. THE EMPLOYEE HAD JUST RECEIVED LOCK-OUT TRAINING PROCEDURE & THEIR OWN LOCKS, 1 WEEK PRIOR. 2ND DEGRE

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