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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 9, 2011 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westroc, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was moving fence posts. While pounding a post in the ground. The post pounder came off the top of the post, the miner fell back and the pounder hit him on the top of his head.

September 29, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westroc, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out the seat in the dozer and it smashed the fingers on his right hand when he dropped his end.

October 3, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westroc, Inc. · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL AND HIT HAND, DIAGNOSIS CONTUSION AND ABRASION TO RIGHT THUMB.

July 9, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver State Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRANSPORTING SCREEN MEDIA TO THE PLANT FOR REPLACEMENT, A SCREEN FELL OFF THE STAGIN AREA AND DROPPED ABOUT 2' ONTO 33'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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