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1983–2026
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January 23, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alhambra Mines Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE LUBRICATING 980 FRONT LOADER CATERPILLAR, I.NAME WAS STANDING ON FRONT WHEEL AND LOST HIS BALANCE. FALLING APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FEET, LANDING ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

October 22, 1987 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alhambra Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

I,NAME WAS GREA8ING THE BOOM ON THE POWDER TRUCK #99-9039. HE STATES THAT WHEN HE TURNED AROUND TO EXIT THE VEHICLE HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN THE TOP RAILING AND STARTED TO FALL. HE REACHED FOR TH E BOOM HITTING 2IS RIGHT KNEE, SPRAINING & BRUISING THE KNEE.

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