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January 2, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator POWERED HAULAGE
Silver Valley Metals Corp. · Struck against a moving object

While traveling out from the #2 area of the KT tunnel Loci #10 derailed causing it to come to an abrupt stop. This abrupt stop caused employee to hit RT Knee on the metal seat bracket causing an abrasion. There was no medical treatment received, no lost time, no restrictions, and employee continued to work employee's regular hours.

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