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1983–2026
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November 2, 1984 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING DRIFT ROUND PULLING JACK LEG OUT OF ROUND, SLIPPED AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

June 18, 1984 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HAND MUCKING IN STOPE, SLIPPED AND FELL ON BOLDER--SCRATCHED AND BRUISED.

June 10, 1983 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
United Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DISCONNECT PANEL FROM THE GENERATOR & BURNED DOWN THE MILL BUILDING. NO ONE WAS IN ANY DANGER. ALUMINUM WIRE DETERIORATED & CAUSED A SHORT.

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