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2000–2026
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February 2, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates · Struck by flying object

Using impact wrench attached to air hose, removing nuts to repair crusher. Nozzle came loose from hose, miner raised arm in defensive move. Pressurized air lacerated arm. 4 stitches required. No lost time. restrictions include keeping wound clean and dry.

November 4, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates · Struck by flying object

MINER ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE ROCK STUCK IN DOZER BLADE USING CRANE FROM BOOM TRUCK. TOO MUCH STRESS ON ROCK CAUSING IT TO FRACTURE. PIECES OF ROCK FLEW OUT HITTING MINER ON FOREHEAD. MINER WAS NOT WEARING HARD HAT.

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