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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 15, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE APPROACHING A MONITOR WELL DURING THE F-MONITOR WELL RING PUMP TEST, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON EXCESS POWER CABLE COILED NEAR THE WELL. HE FELL JAMING HIS RIGHT THUMB IN THE GROUND.

November 30, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STARTED BACKHOE, WHILE EXITING THE EQUIPMENT, TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND.

July 24, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON LEVER WIND IN BACK OF LOGGING TRUCK AND SLIPPED CAUSING A CUT BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER, WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND STRUCK A BRACKET FOR THE LEVER WIND.

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