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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 28, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Concept Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PIPE (16 FT. LONG) TO REINSTALL AM AIRLIFT.RESTING PIPE ON SHOULDER LIFTED IT ABOUT 1/2 INCH AND FELT MUSCLE PULL IN BACK.

January 22, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Concept Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

R LEG BRUISED. ROPE BEING USED TO LOWER 6" PIPE WAS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED & OF INSUFFICIENT LENGHT

December 17, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Concept Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NO WITHNESS. EE WAS TO ADD FILL DIRT UNDER CRUSHER. DUG INTO FROZEN DIRT. LOWER BACK STRAIN. EE REPORTED PREVIOUS BACK INJURIES.

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