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2000–2026
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October 9, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grefco Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING STARTER MOTOR OUT OF EQUIP, DUE TO LOCATION OF STARTER EMP HAD TO LAY ON FENDER IN AWKWARD POSITION TO PULL OUT 80 LB STARTER.

July 11, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF JOB DUTIES, EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING ROUTINE OBSERVATIONAL ROUNDS WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE (HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES).

May 14, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DISCHARGE CHUTE IN MILL WHEN A PIECE OF FINE DUST FELL INTO EYE.

November 2, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grefco Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING REPAIR WORK WHEN HE CRUSHED AND LACERATED THE 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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