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May 22, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A-Mining Group II LLC. · Struck by falling object

While working on classifier tank exchanging hydraulic cylinders. An employee didn't realize there was someone below and threw old cylinder over side. Striking employee on head.

May 15, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
A-Mining Group II LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a grinder and cutting disc to cut a u bolt on a trailer. While cutting the bolt the disc broke striking employee in the wrist and chest area causing lacerations one to the wrist area and one to chest area.

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