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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 29, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Falcon Explorations · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM JAW OF CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HURT HIMSELF

January 19, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Falcon Explorations · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO THE CRUSHER SHACK WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

September 10, 1987 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Falcon Explorations · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 BRAKING ROCK ON THE GRIZZLEY WHEN A ROCK STARTED TO ROLL. HE MOVED FROM THE GRIZZLEY TO THE LEVEL GROUND WHICH WAS BELOW THE GRIZZLEY AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.

June 13, 1987 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Falcon Explorations · Fall to the walkway or working surface

REPLACING NOZZL9 AFTER FUELING AND RETURNING TO TRUCK, THE EMPLOYEE FELL ON THE SLOPE BELOW THE PLACE WHERE THE NOZZLE HANGS.

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