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March 1, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Comstock Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee has had elbow pain that is increasing after FAI. On 03/01/16 employee received an injection of cortisone in elbow to relieve pain. Event was caused by aggravation of the FAI due to the work environment.

December 9, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Plum Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting samples over the tailgate of the truck. The weight of the samples and distance to the top of the tailgate resulted in straining the lower back.

October 31, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Plum Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a pad eye for crane rigging and felt a pain in groin area.

August 25, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Plum Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PUMP AT THE MERRILL-CROWE. THE PUMP SLIPPED CUTTING HIS PINKY FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. FINGER WAS SEVERED, AND TOOK 11 STITCHES

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