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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 1, 2012 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Applied Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was using a sledgehammer to remove a drill bit of a drill steel. Piece of sledgehammer lodged into employee's chest area.

June 28, 2012 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Applied Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was breaking apart rock with 2 hammers. The hammer chipped and lodged into the employees left forearm.

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