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September 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

The Plum Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was using a Quad to put in claim posts. Going up a hill the frame of the Quad came up and rolled back. Employee rolled out of the way and had scrapes to back & arms.

June 24, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE

The Plum Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN A 4"X 21'PIECE OF PIPE. HE WAS KNEELING ON THE GROUND & TOLD THE LOADER OPERATOR TO MOVE FORWARD, WHEN THE LOADER MOVED THE PIPE FELL OFF THE BLOCKS & STRUCK HIS KNEE.

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