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March 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was dragging pipe down drift and over extended knee.

March 4, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got cement over top of boots, did not wash out until end of shift, causing cement burns.

February 27, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement went over rubber boots, employee did not wash out cement until end of shift.

November 8, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was bolting underground getting rocks and cuttings in hair and hard hat. When employee was showering rock or dirt fell into his eye, this infected his eye and required cleaning out by doctor.

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