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3,112
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1983–2026
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June 17, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Energy Fuels Nuclear Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE DRILLING WITH A SINKING HAMMER, EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK WHEN PULLING DRILL OUT OF HOLE.

March 1, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Energy Fuels Nuclear Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MINER WAS PULLING MACHINE OUT OF HOLE AND HE WAS DRILLING. STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 6, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
J S Redpath Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING, STEEL RETAINER CAME OFF, THREW EMPLOYEE DOWN. MEDICATION ISSUED.

September 28, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
J S Redpath Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE ARM.

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