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Of which fatal
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Years on record
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July 9, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C. · Struck by flying object

Mechanics were removing a hoist cylinder from a bolter. As they were removing a collet one mechanic was tapping on the boss with a hammer and the collet relieved itself and flew approximately 10 feet and hit the mechanic standing on the opposite side in the face. As a result the individual received (5) five stitches above EE's left eye at the eyebrow area.

January 3, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Small Mine Development LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The mechanic's wrench slipped off a bolt while tightening, striking his right cheek which resulted in a laceration. 5 stitches were required.

June 11, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Small Mine Development LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting liner with hook blade knife. Liner was cold and harder to cut than normal. Employee slipped and cut his left thigh.

November 3, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Small Mine Development LLC · Struck by flying object

While bending a piece of 11" x 2" x 1/4" steel with sledge hammer the welds that held the material to the table broke loose and hit the employee in the chin.

July 9, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While driving the center pin out of a truck with a hammer he hit his thumb requiring sutures.

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