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August 11, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
IMV Nevada · Struck by flying object

Wind blew dust around safety glasses and into left eye.

May 4, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
IMV Nevada · Unclassified, insufficient data

Miner was operating ore truck when he began feeling dizzy and disoriented. Miner pulled truck to side of road, but struck a small bush resulting in slight damage to passenger side of tractor. Miner says he never completely lost consciousness. When Miner exited vehicle to survey damage, he slumped to the ground scraping his left arm, as he had no strength in arms or legs.

May 5, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
IMV Nevada · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

09:15 AM miner reached under a pallet to retrieve an empty 50# bag. An unidentified animal bit miner on right index finger. Miner reported accident to General Manager at 10:20 AM. Miner taken to Amargosa Clinic at 10:40 AM, treated and released.

July 1, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
IMV Nevada · Struck by flying object

Wind blew dust around safety glasses into right eye.

May 8, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
IMV Nevada · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was bitten on tip of right index finger by small sidewinder snake.

August 10, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
IMV Nevada · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Wind blew powdered soap type material under safety glasses into miner's eyes.

February 13, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
IMV Nevada · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was getting a drink of water from the water dispenser when a snake (side-winder) came out from under the water dispenser and struck his left leg (on calf).

May 9, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
IMV Nevada · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES WHEN LEAVING THE WAREHOUSE SHE SAW THE CAT CRY BABY ON HER CAR. SHE TALKED AND PETTED THE CAT. HE JUMPED DOWN, HE WAS STILL CRYING AND SHE TALKED TO AND PETTED HIM AGAIN. WHEN SHE WE NT TO GET INTO HER CAR THE CAT JUMPED ONTO HER LEFT LEG AND OFF AGAIN CAUSING DEEP SCRATCHES ANDPUNCTURE WOUNDS ALSO A LOT OF BRUISING AND SWELLING.

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