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July 27, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

During first mantrip into the mine, the shaft conveyance came to an abrupt stop.

July 27, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HOISTING
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Individual was injured during a previously reported hoist accident. When ee returned to duty after scheduled days away from work, ee presented a restricted duty work release

July 27, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HOISTING
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Individual was injured during previously reported hoisting accident. Upon EE's return to work from scheduled days off, EE presented with a restricted duty work release.

July 27, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HOISTING
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

During first mantrip into the mine, hoist brakes set suddenly, causing the shaft conveyance to stop abruptly.

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