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June 26, 2013 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Reed Minerals Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While driving a rock truck the employee noticed that his speech was slurred and that his face felt different than normal. Employee was transported by company vehicle to the hospital. He was diagnosed with a light stroke.

June 21, 2013 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Reed Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was entering skid steer when turning around to sit down he strained his lower back.

January 21, 2013 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Reed Minerals Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee backed into position to have his 777G rock truck loaded. When the PC2000 operator completed the loading process he attempted to notify the employee that the truck was loaded. After no response it was noticed that the driver was slumped over. Rescue efforts began. Employee was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

February 29, 2008 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Reed Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was opening day-box when a gust of wind slammed door causing contusion to right hand middle finger.

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