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May 24, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HOISTING

Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck against a moving object

RIDING UP IN CAGE WHEN HOIST KICKED OUT. EMPLOYEE WAS BOUNCED AROUND AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL AUGUST 3, 2000.

March 15, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING

Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOISTMAN MISSED STATION ADN EMPLOYEE TRIED TO GRAB THE BELL LINE OT STOP THE SKIP. HIS HAND GOT TWISTED BETWEEN THE SKIP AND THE CEMENT AND SPRAINED LEFT WRIST.

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