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How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.

How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.

Date7/2/1985
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130054F
      Fewer injuries: Workers' compensation claims dropped 13 per cent last year as the recession hit companies in construction and manufacturing
      Fewer injuries: Workers' compensation claims dropped 13 per cent last year as the recession hit companies in construction and manufacturing
      Spremo, Boris
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      Lamp clinic: Bonnnie Heath, co-ordinator of the lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project, goes over case reports with Dr. Donald Cole, who treats workers made ill by job-related hazards. Cole works at lamp's occupational health clinic, saved by a government grant recently.
      Lamp clinic: Bonnnie Heath, co-ordinator of the lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project, goes over case reports with Dr. Donald Cole, who treats workers made ill by job-related hazards. Cole works at lamp's occupational health clinic, saved by a government grant recently.
      Calleja, Frank
      5/4/1987
      Steel riggers on a Metro project are among the 200,000 Ontario construction workers affected by a Construction Safety Act. An average of one in 10 workers each year reports lost-time injuries
      Steel riggers on a Metro project are among the 200,000 Ontario construction workers affected by a Construction Safety Act. An average of one in 10 workers each year reports lost-time injuries
      Norris, Dave
      2/5/1973
      Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
      Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
      Mahler, John
      7/7/1977
      Cleaning up: Injuries and accidents are high among garbage collection workers, writer claims
      Cleaning up: Injuries and accidents are high among garbage collection workers, writer claims
      Dunlop, Al
      4/28/1986
      High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
      High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
      Dunlop, Alan
      7/1/1987
      Police assistance: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board can exceed its usual maximum awards for persons who are injured while assisting a peace officer, chairman Allan Grossman points out
      Police assistance: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board can exceed its usual maximum awards for persons who are injured while assisting a peace officer, chairman Allan Grossman points out
      Grossman, Allan, 1910-
      4/28/1981
      Special breed: Sanya Eng, 15, member of a national gymnastics team, says clinic taught her to guard against injuries
      Special breed: Sanya Eng, 15, member of a national gymnastics team, says clinic taught her to guard against injuries
      Bull, Ron
      9/26/1989
      Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
      Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
      Lennon, Frank
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      Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
      Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
      Darrell, Dick
      9/14/1972
      Lives in hope: Wendy Blackburn, who plans to marry Gerald Basnicki when he recovers from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last March, visits him at Toronto Western almost every day
      Lives in hope: Wendy Blackburn, who plans to marry Gerald Basnicki when he recovers from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last March, visits him at Toronto Western almost every day
      Bassett, Carling
      9/9/1986
      Alfred Scadding, who survived the Moose River mine ordeal of 1936 in spite of serious injuries, still is unable to sock the golf pill heartily, but fr(...)
      Alfred Scadding, who survived the Moose River mine ordeal of 1936 in spite of serious injuries, still is unable to sock the golf pill heartily, but fr(...)
      Alexandra Studios
      5/28/1938