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February 1, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Compass Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was moving jack leg drill and the drill fell away from ee. EE then tried to catch it. During the following days right shoulder became sore and ee reported the injury on 2/15/2017.

January 18, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Compass Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

While performing routine maintenance on a jumbo in the shop employee was wiping away debris and believes a metal splinter entered left index finger. Several days later the finger became infected.

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