The miner was going to utilize a rare earth power lift magnet weighing approximately 65lb. They placed the strap of the magnet over right shoulder to carry it to a piece of steel, they then turned to walk and struck left foot on a sawhorse losing balance and falling onto the concrete floor with the left side of their body, the magnet landed on their right hip.
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September 3, 2025
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Las Vegas Paving Corp · Struck by falling object
River Basin Contracting · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifted a day box into the back of a pickup truck, felt pain in right elbow/arm.
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