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1983–2026
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February 26, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dawn Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOADING COMPANY VEHICLE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASURING WELLS. SLIPPED ON ICE TWISTING BACK. STATES HE DID NOT FALL DOWN. PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID FINISH OUT REST OF WORK DAY.

January 15, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dawn Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

HE SLIPPED ON SNOW AND ICE WHILE SHOVELING SAND ONTO THE ROAD, STRIKING HIS ELBOW ON THE PICKUP TAILGATE.

November 5, 1999 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dawn Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ON WET/FROZEN WATER AND SLIPPED ON ICE. INJURY TO LOWER BACK PER DOCTOR, POSSIBLE MINOR NERVE PINCHED.

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