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November 15, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY

Wells Cargo Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES: AFTEREMPTYING BUCKET ON BACKHOE, I BACKED UP A SMALL HILL AND BACKHOE TURNED OVER ON ITS SIDE.

December 17, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY

Wells Cargo Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TWISTED HIS BACK WENT TO DR 2 DAYS LATER.DR HAD HIM OFF WORK 5 DAYS.RELEASED TO RETURN BUT EMPL NEVER SHOWED UP AGAIN.EMPL TERMINATED HIMSELF.EMPL FILED A CLAIM IN CA FOR UNEMPLOYMENT.WE CONTACTED CA AND GOT INFO REGARDING EMPL.

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