Mining Incidents

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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 30, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
M M Sundt Construction Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS FEELING BADLY AFTER OPERATING AN L-179-980CFE LOADER.

August 19, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M M Sundt Construction Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS CLIMBING OVER A CROSS BEAM UNDER A GATHERING CONVEYOR TO SHOVEL ON THE OTHER SIDE WHEN HE HIT HIS RIGHT FOOT

March 2, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M M Sundt Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING A GREASE GUN TO GREASE BEARINGS IN THE REAR OF A FEED BELT. HE STATES HE SLIPPED WHILE COMING OUT OF THE FEEDER, SPRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE

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