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1983–2026
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March 10, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Centennial Development Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROCK BOLTING A BUNDLE OF ROCK BOLTS WERE STACKED AGAINST THE RIB.THE RIB SLOUCHED OFF KNOCKING THE BOLTS INTO THE EMPLOYEE.

January 7, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Centennial Development Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROCK BOLTING THE WIRE MESH WAS PROPPED AGAINST THE BACK WITH A 10'STEEL PIPE-AS A BOLT WAS INSTALLED THE WIRE TIGHTENED AND THE PIPE FELL,STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.

July 14, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Centennial Development Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING THE FACE WITH A JACKLEG WHEN A ROCK FELL OFFOF THE FACE, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.

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