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June 1, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE

Wells Cargo Inc · Struck against a moving object

Public vehicle left the public street and crashed through pit's perimeter fence and went over the berm and landed on first bench 25 feet below.

September 17, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER

Wells Cargo Inc · Struck by flying object

Operating skid steer when the wind blew up dust on jobsite. Dust got in eye as a result. Operator was using safety glasses.

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