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273,193
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September 4, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Gypsum Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Chain on come-a-long slipped and hit victim on lip.

August 24, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Gypsum Mining Inc · Fall from machine

Foot slipped off ladder rung while climbing down from 988B Front End Loader. Fell backwards and hit head, elbows and back of neck.

July 17, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Pioneer Gypsum Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee & co-worker were installing a motor on belt #8 using a 990 Trackhoe. After placing the motor, the trackhoe bucket adjusted hitting inj ee's right arm. He was diagnosed with a right wrist fracture.

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