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August 6, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valdez Creek Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a metal cutting blade on a hand grinder. Blade caught & kicked back. EE lost control of the grinder & attempted to "catch" it. EE sustained an abrasion on right chest, a cut on the left chest and a cut on the left outer forearm. The laceration on left outer forearm was through the skin and in to the muscle tissue, requiring stitches. EE was wearing gloves and PPE.

August 16, 2013 AK · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Valdez Creek Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

40ton Volvo dump truck was waiting for an excavator to pass. Excavator cab was cocked to the side and slammed into the front left corner of the truck. Would have been avoided if the cab was sitting square with the tracks. The corner was sheared apart in a 6 inch tear and hydraulic fluid spilled about 2 or 3 gallons. The tear was able to be welded shut.

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