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January 22, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Shift began at 6:00 AM, employee was staking the top of shot muck. Employee tripped over loose rock, twisted right knee, resulting in burning sensation in the knee. Remained first aid injury (non-reportable) with worker working full duty from date of occurrence (1/22/2020), until worker began receiving physical therapy on 5/18/2020. Worker continues to work at full duty capacity.

October 3, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on rocky area and rolled left ankle. Treatment was not sought until October 5, 2019 when diagnosed with a strained Achilles tendon. This became reportable on October 6, when employee began restricted duty.

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