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July 28, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midway Gold US Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Mechanic cut fingertip using razor blade. While first aid was being given he passed out due to the sight of his own blood and struck his head as he collapsed. Was revived and transported to local clinic. They couldn't treat him and he was flown to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas. Cat scan was performed and read in Las Vegas. He was then released to return to work at 2:15 pm that day.

April 19, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midway Gold US Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was repairing seal on hydraulic ram block. He disconnected hose and pushed it out of the way. The hose then slipped and struck the mechanic in the tooth.

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