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3,112
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1983–2026
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July 24, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tanner Companies (Yuma) Inc · Struck against stationary object

1. POOR ACCESS TO NEW WATER VALVE. 2. OLD FLOOR DECKING. OPERATOR STEPED DOWN OFF TAIL PULLEY GUARD ONTO METAL DECK. THE DECK SECTION BROKE AND OPERATOR SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEG IN THE PROCESS. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

October 6, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tanner Companies (Yuma) Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS PRYING STEEL PLATE INTO POSITION TO WELD WHEN BAR SLIPPED AND CUT WRIST ON EDGE OF PLATE.

May 20, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tanner Companies (Yuma) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MATERIAL STACKER AT BASE WHERE MOTOR IS LOCAGTED MEPLOYEE WAS REMOING SHAFT GUARD TO GREASE ZERT. THE GUARD POPPED UP AND HIT EMPLOYEE UNDERNEATH CHIN.

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