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November 14, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

On November 14th, a mechanic bumped their knee while descending the back of a maintenance truck. Knee became swollen and painful. The employee continued working full duty. On December 3rd the injury became reportable when the employee requested medical evaluation at local hospital and an immobilization brace was applied, and potential fracture was diagnosed.

October 14, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Unseen all thread was protruding from the bed of a 3rd party truck. Employee made contact just below the left eye.

May 17, 2020 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. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was checking oil when a loose strand of wire on the dipstick penetrated employee's finger. Employee was placed on modified duty with a splint.

August 26, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was manually sliding a vehicle gate shut. While pulling the gate, EE felt a pop in the back side of EE's right knee, followed by pain. Soft tissue injury (strain resulted). Specific diagnosis is pending results of an MRI.

July 22, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

After replacing loader teeth, employee felt irritation in eye. A metallic foreign body had to be removed.

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