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2000–2026
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June 6, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gold Hill Reclamation & Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a ground rod at the office trailer with a post pounder. He lost control of the post pounder and it bounced up and cut the top of his head. This resulted in a minor laceration requiring closure.

April 16, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gold Hill Reclamation and Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Small cut on left hand. Slipped with razor knife while cutting super sack product bag and poked tip of knife in left hand. Minor injury - first aid cleaned and band aid applied. No impairment. After shift employee sent for tetanus shot.

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