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2000–2026
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March 17, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Crown Resources-Corporation · Struck against stationary object

While backing a haul truck into sample stockpile, operator ran over a large rock. This action resulted in truck bouncing and operator striking back of head on the AC post, which caused a laceration needing 13 staples.

June 27, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Crown Resources-Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A 950B Cat Loader moving from the upper portal to the lower portal lost it's brakes on grade and struck a parked pickup truck. The pickup truck was pushed over a miner causing injuries to her left arm and left leg. Please see attached report for details.

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