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May 14, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY

Comstock Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The employee was cleaning the rotary vane valve unit on a bag house discharge. The employee placed his hand into the vane valve housing, at which time the unit activated, rotated, and caught the end of a finger on his left hand, causing a crushing avulsion.

December 10, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY

The Plum Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right hand on cable while head was moving.

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