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September 30, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 9/30/2014 at approximately 1330 hours employee moved a rock off of the haul road. When dropping the rock he felt a pull in his right lower back. He finished his shift. On 10/1/2014 he went to Nye County Regional to get checked. He was given medications and told to stay home.

August 5, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning out around grizzly wind blew debris into his left eye. Was wearing eye protection at the time. Got medical treatment.

January 31, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a heavy pump and felt pain in his back. Pain worsened over next 2 workdays and employee was sent to doctor.

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