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2000–2026
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June 6, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While hooking up a rigging chain to a steel plate that was being prepared to be moved, the employee yanked on the chain to remove the slack, which caused the plate to fall from a leaning vertical position and hit the outer surface of employees left leg knocking ee to the ground.

June 1, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing routine maintenance on water pump, employee smashed finger while trying to remove guard resulting in a laceration on the tip of the right thumb.

April 3, 2016 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Initially employee thought they strained their back. After seeking medical attention it has been determined employee has a Herniated Disc in their back.

May 5, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving undercarriage rollers and pinched/cut right index finger between roller.

September 29, 2008 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was transferring excavator teeth from pallet to an empty steel storage drum. While throwing teeth in the drum, employee smashed his finger against the drum.

August 23, 2008 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee shut down a 4" pump that had aired up. When disconnecting the discharge hose from the pump, hot water and steam blew back onto the employee's right arm.

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