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1983–2026
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November 10, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midas Joint Venture · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE WALKING ON SNOW PACKED ACCESS ROAD.

July 14, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midas Joint Venture · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN EE PUT LUNCH BOX IN TOOL VAN, TURNED AROUND, WALKED OVER THE 1 X 16. TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF STEEL LAYING IN BOTTOM SHELF AREA AND FELL DOWN BRUISING HIS RT KNEE MEDIAL.

July 7, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mason SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midas Joint Venture · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STEPPED ONTO TWO FRESHLY OILED SYMONS FORMS SETTING FLAT ON THE GROUND. AT HE STEPPED. HIS FEET CAME OUT FROM UNDERNETH HIM AND HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT BELT. REPORTED AT 1300 HRS THAT DAY AN D CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE 7TH, 8 AM BEFORE GOING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON THE 9TH.

May 4, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midas Joint Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON EDGE OF CONCRETE, ROLLING HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THE CONCRETE HAS NOT BEEN BACK FILLED. EE WAS WORKING ON SYMONS FORMS.

February 6, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midas Joint Venture · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES: I HAD CLIMBED THE LADDER ON THEBULK TRUCK TO BE ON THE TRUCK TO MOVE SOME LOW HANGING HOSES. I CALLED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO MOVE THE TRUCK FORWARD WHEN I LOST MY FOOTING AND FEL L. MY WEDDING RING GOT CAUGHT ON THE LADDER FOR A MOMENT AND CUT MY FINGER, REQUIRING 6 STITCHES

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