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February 28, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Klondike California Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

SORE BACK AND LEGS DUE TO ROUGH RIDING OF DUMP TRUCK AND SITTING SIDEWAYS TO LOOK FOREWARD ON ROUGH ROAD. SORE BACK AND LEGS. POSS. THREW BACK OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

January 8, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Klondike California Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS RESTACKING TIMBER (8X8X12) FROZEN TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY LIFTED A 8X8X12 POST AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK THEN HE RESOMMED WORK FOR THE REMANTER OF THE SHIFT.

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