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2000–2026
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September 11, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Phoenix Minerals Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking lid from ball mill. When lid started to fall he tried to catch it resulting in injury.

April 17, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Phoenix Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up 50 lb sack of mud gel to place on truck and felt sharp pain in abdomen.

April 15, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Phoenix Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Crew in process of breaking drill string. Drill rod was unthreaded from string. Employee grabbed drill rod, lost grip with right hand as rod was being lowered. Drill rod came in contact with left hand causing laceration to left index finger and fracture to bone above first joint.

June 25, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Phoenix Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & ANOTHER EE WERE MOVING OIL & GREASE BARRELSTO BE LOADED WITH A CASE LOADER. EE FELT SOMETHING RIP IN HIS RIGHT ARM

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