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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 1, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2-1-85 HE WAS MOVING A HYDRAULIC POWER PACK USING 6 PRY BAR SLIPPED ON ICE, FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN. WENT TO FIRST AID STATION WAS TOLD POSSIBLE PULLED MUSCLE, TO COME BACK IN 3 OR 4 DAYS 2-7-84 AGAIN FELT BURING SENSATION WENT TO ELKO CLINIC TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLE HERNIA.

December 16, 1984 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN HAD JUST STOPPED USING A COME-ALONG HE LAYED HIS RIGHT HAND ONTHE MONARAYLE FOR BALANCE WHEN THE UNIT THAT COME UPON ITS SIDE THE MONARAYLE DOLLY MOVED ABOUT 6" & IT COUGHT HIS HAND

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