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May 23, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employees were adjusting the jaw. At the time of completion, EE picked up the power unit for the porta power. When lifting it, EE felt a burning and stinging sensation on the left side of EE's abdomen.

August 13, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The jaw crusher was plugged with rock. Employees were removing smaller rocks by hand. EE lifted a rock and their elbow popped and began hurting.

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