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May 20, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Homestead Minerals Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CLIMBING OUT OF 3' SERVICE TENCH E' DEEP. WIND WAS GUSTING TO APPROX 25 MPH WHEN EMPL HAD EXITED TRENCH HE WAS THROWN OFF BALANCE BY WIND GUST & SLIPPED BACK INTO TRENCH.

April 12, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Homestead Minerals Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DRAINING FUEL TANK WIND BLEW CAUSING FUEL TO BLOWN ARM SOAKING HIS SHIRT SLEEVE WITH FUEL

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