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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 22, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMV Nevada · Struck by falling object

Miner was working in diesel shop along with another miner, 2.5# hand sledge hammer slipped from ee grasp and impacted miner between eyes, handle first. Miner thought injury was superficial, but sought medical attention on 10/15/10 due to dizziness, blurred vision in left eye,ringing in left ear, and headaches.

January 24, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMV Nevada · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states he was removing braked support from dryer with a crowbar and hit his right thumb with a hammer splitting skin.

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