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October 30, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROCK BOLTING WITH A JACK LEG AND WHILE PUSHING A ROCK BOLT INTO THE HOLE WITH A DOLLY/WRENCH A SMALL ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE NOSE.

April 10, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Struck by flying object

TWO OF OUR WORKERS WEE HAND MUCKING THE DRIFT, PREPARING THE AREA TO BUILD A DECK FOR THE DIAMOND RILL MACHINE TO SIT ON. A 6" AIR LINE BLEW APART, UNDER PRESSURE, AT THE NIPPLE/BELL REDUCER WHICH CAUSED THE 4" BULL HOSE ATTACHED TO WHIP AROUND VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WHIP CHECKS INSTALLED BY S.V.R.

April 10, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Silver Valley Resources Corp · Struck by flying object

TWO OF OUR WORKERS WEE HAND MUCKING THE DRIFT, PREPARING THE AREA TO BUILD A DECK FOR THE DIAMOND RILL MACHINE TO SIT ON. A 6" AIR LINE BLEW APART, UNDER PRESSURE, AT THE NIPPLE/BELL REDUCER WHICH CAUSED THE 4" BULL HOSE ATTACHED TO WHIP AROUND VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WHIP CHECKS INSTALLED BY S.V.R.

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