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October 10, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Rawhide Mine LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was lowering the man-basket on a telescoping mechanical lift and pinched his small finger on his left hand between the handrails and a fixed lifting eye. Employee referred for medical treatment(2 stitches) for a laceration. Employee treated and immediately returned to full duty.

April 2, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Rawhide Mine LLC · Struck against a moving object

A driver lost control of his haul truck resulting in a tip-over. According to the driver, he was wearing his seat belt, yet he stated that he impacted the left side of the cab. The driver stated that he had pain on his left side, left lower back and left shoulder. No external bruising, or abrasion was visible. X-ray and CT scan showed no internal injuries.

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