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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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July 11, 2022 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mesa Verde Humates, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was monitoring the pulverize belt when EE removed the handle and hit the side of the hopper with the gate handle when the gate handle bounced back and hit EE on the upper lip causing a laceration.

June 14, 2022 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Mesa Verde Humates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driving the loader when the loader jolted after hitting a large rock and employee's neck jolted backward, sharply and suddenly.

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