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1983–2026
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June 9, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinross Candelaria Mining Company · Fall from piled material

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON COARSE ORE STOCKPILE WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND ON A SHARP ROCK SUSTAINING A V SHAPED CUT TO THE PALM AREA OF THE HAND FIVE INCH TOTAL LENGTH OF LAC ERATION NO NERVE OR TENDON DAMAGE

May 27, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinross Candelaria Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ONTO WATER TRUCK WHEN SHESLIPPED & CAUGHT HERSELF, TWISTING HER BACK. EE DID NOT FALL.

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