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273,193
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2000–2026
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February 26, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After adjusting a load of drill pipe on a telehandler, the operator bent down to pick up their wheel chocks and felt pain in their left shoulder.

April 29, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The drill crew was tripping out HWT casing onto rod racks. As the casing was sliding down the slide it became wedged between 2 lower 20' sections of casing. The injured worker had to lift it out of the wedge and in the process they hurt their knee while straining.

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