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November 27, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dutch Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Began pulling drill back and when drill steel came out he twisted his wrist backwards

November 12, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dutch Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Retrieving core tube and the rod holder did not fully close on pipe. The rod slipped 4' and ee's hand was behind the moving rod. Broke bone on left hand.

December 20, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dutch Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was gathering samples in the 1000 North during a muck cycle. Stated eyes were sore and watering on Thursday 12/21/06 and noticed a blister on left eye.

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