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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 24, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOADING A RUBBISH BUCKET ON THE SKIP WHEN HE GOT HIS LITTLE FINGER ON RT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RUBBISH BUCKET AND SKIP RESULTING IN A SMALL LACERATION.

February 24, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HAND MUCKING IN 16-393 RR, FILLING SAMPLE BUCKETS AND PLACING THEM INTO A RAISE SKIP. EE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BUCKETS.

February 22, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING A 5" X 10" X 62" MINE TIMBER ONTO A BURN PILE STRAINING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE DECIDED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR ON 3/10/95.

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