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December 26, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT WITH A GARDINER-DENVER JACKLEG. WHILE PERFORMING THIS TASK A SMALL ROCK, APPROX. 2" IN DIAMETER FELL THROUGH THE WIRE MESH AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN LEFT SH OULDER. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC. X-RAYS NEGATIVE, PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY. VALIDITY OF CLAIM IS QUESTIONABLE.

May 19, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HUALAGE TRUCK. WHILE PERFORMING THIS TASK A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT. MGNT WAS UNAWARE AN INCIDNET OCCURRED UNTIL 5-20 @ APPROX 2PM. THE EMPLOYEES WAS SENT TO THE BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC AND WAS TREATED FOR A STIFF NECK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED IN A NECK BRACE AND GIVEN PAIN MED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON R

December 22, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIMBERING WHEN A 3' TO 4' SLAB CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

September 23, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAULAGE TRUCK IN THE DECLINE.ANOTHER TRUCK WAS IN THE AREA AND NEEDED TO PASS.THE EMPLOYEE MANEUVERED HIS TRUCK TO THE SIDE AND PARKED.WHILE WAITING FOR THE SECOND TRUCK TO PASS A 4" ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT WRIST.THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC AND RECEIVED 8 STITCHES.

October 30, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT THE FACE WHENA ROCK HIT HIM ON THE HEAD. KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. HE RECIEVED LACERATIONS ON HIS HEAD, WAS TREATED AT BEATTY MEDICAL CLIICH WHERE THEY PUT IN 9 ST ITCHES.

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