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March 22, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Rock Structures Construction · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner had a reportable standard threshold shift on their annual hearing test. A follow up test confirmed the shift.

April 26, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Structures Construction · Struck by falling object

Loader operator improperly positioned loader bucket while replacing a worn out tooth. Tooth slipped off bucket during installation and fell about 30" onto the top of operator's foot behind steel toe of boot. E.R. doctor diagnosed severe bruise and broken blood vessel in foot. One week off and re-check.

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