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May 16, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder on loader employee felt a pop in left elbow resulting in medical treatment and one day of restricted duty.

March 9, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee noticed discomfort in lower back after picking up sample bags. Employee requested medical evaluation the following day and was placed on restricted duty.

February 27, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Driver experienced pain in back after offloading dyed diesel. Driver stated after handling a fuel hose driver noticed pain in back.

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