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Years on record: 2000–2026
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October 14, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Montana Rockworks Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Mechanic was using a sledge hammer to get a pin out of a thumb cylinder and felt a pain in stomach.

December 31, 2013 MT · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Montana Rockworks Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was pulling a hydraulic hose off an excavator. A zip tie had to be cut to get the hose off. While bracing with his right arm the miner attempted to cut the tie with a pocket knife. The knife slipped in the upper cut, stabbing his right forearm.

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