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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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November 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Struck against stationary object

WHILE REPAIRING THE ROOF OF THE RAND MILL HOUSE HE GRAZED HIS ARM ACROSS THE PROTECTIVE RAZOR WIRE. HIS LEFT SHOULDER WAS LACERATED AND REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE CONTACT LENS ROLLED UP INTO HIS RIGHT EYELID. THE DR USED A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO NUMB THE EYE IN ORDER TO GET IT OUT DR DIAGNOSED ALLERGY TO CENTACT LENSAS CAUSE. NOT WORK RELATED SEE ATTACHED NOTE. DEGREE

July 25, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE LOADING A 5' DRILL SUB ONTOTHE BACK OF A PICKUP (SUB IS ~60" LONG, 7" DIAM.& 465 LB). WHILE LIFTING SUB, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM. INJURY REQUIRED SURGERY.

March 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WASHING THE HAUL TRUCK TIRE RIM WHEN DIRT OR OTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCES WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. ALTHROUGH THE OBJECTS WAS NOT EMBEDDED THIS IS REPORTABLE BECAUSE THE DR GAVE EE RX EYE OIN TMENT TO PREVENT INFECTION.

February 10, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON A PIPE SITUATED ABOVE HIM ON A PLATFORM. PIPE WAS NOT SECURED, ROLLED OFF PLATFORM AND HIT EE IN BOTH SHINS. EE ON LIGHT DUTY, WHICH MAKES IT A REPORTABLE INJURY. BEGAN LIGHT DUTY 2/16/00 (1ST SAW DR ON 2/15/00).

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