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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 7, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This employee said he reinjured a repaired hernia while installing a truck tire. After an investigation by the workers compensation insurance carrier it was determined that the injury was reportable as of August 26, 2008.

May 4, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This employee injured his left, middle finger when he pulled a 5/16" chain from the back of a tractor carrier. The chain hung and jerked his finger when it unexpectedly stopped.

April 14, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

This employee pinched two fingers between a door and door frame on a blasting rig when the door closed.

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