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1983–2026
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November 23, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Bullfrog Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE REMOVING CUTTING EDGE BOLTS, THE HAMMER USED TO SUPPORT THE BOLTS SLIPPED. THE EE'S HAND MOVED FORWARD AND CONTACTED THE EDGE OF THE TURNING BOLT, CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE RT FINGER. EE WAS SEEN AND TREATED 11-23-98, AT BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC, WHERE HE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES AND WAS RELEASED TO WORK.

October 29, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Bullfrog Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A HOSE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED ADN CUT HIS RIGHT LEG. HE RECEIVED FIVE STITCHES IN THE UPPER RIGHT LEG ON 10-29-97 AT THE BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK A ND FINISHED HIS SHIFT.

August 18, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Bullfrog Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING POWDER WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT LEG. HE WAS SEEN AND TREATED AT THE BEATTY MEDICAL CLINIC WHERE HE RECEIVED SEVERAL STITCHES.

May 21, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Bullfrog Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS BREAKING OUT RODS. WRENCH SLIPPED AND EE LOST BALANCE AND FELL OFF DECK. HE HIT A ROD GUARD THAT WAS LAYING ON THE GROUDN. BRUISED RIB CAGE AREA.

May 23, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Bullfrog Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS ON KNEES SWEEPING BENEATH A METAL BOX. UPON STANDING SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE METAL BOX. EE WAS SEEN AND TREATED FOR CONCUSSION..

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