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1983–2026
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April 11, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Industrial Mineral Ventures Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE CHECKING 1000 AMP BREAKER FOR PHASE ROTATION, VOLTAGE ACRED ACROSS THE TOP LUGS OF THE BREAKER. THE RESULTING FLASH CAUSED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON FACE, BOTH AR MS AND BOTH HANDS.

January 13, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Industrial Mineral Ventures Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE STATE 2E GOT IN THE BAGGIN CHAIR TOBAG, AND WHEN HE TOUCHED THE BAGGING MACHINE HE RECIEVED A SHOCK. AS HE JUMPED FROM THE CHAIR HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY INJURED ON 12-14-87. T2IS ACCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY LOST TIME UNTIL 1-19-88.

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