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January 6, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quartz Lake Mining Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The miner was removing timber when the portion of the deck EE was standing on gave way causing EE to fall through to the bottom 13.9 feet, where EE struck their head against the fallen timber.

November 8, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quartz Lake Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was installing insulation into place. EE got too close to the second metal strap, and it cut EE's face above the eye. EE left the work area and went and received first aid. It was determined that EE needed to be sent to a hospital. EE received four stitches. EE has no work restrictions and returned to work on 11/09/23.

April 25, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quartz Lake Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A rock fell striking EE on the left hip causing EE to lose EE's balance hitting EE's right shoulder on the rib. This resulted in a sprain of shoulder and contusion of left hip. Employee returned to work.

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