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1983–2026
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September 16, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ranstrom Mining & Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING CONVEYOR BELTING WITH A RAZOR KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT RIGHT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.

October 16, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ranstrom Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GOING INTO THE SCALE OFFICE. HE TRIPPED ON THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE STAIRS AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT AKNLE.

October 2, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ranstrom Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CRUSHER WEAR PLATES IN TO A LOADER BUCKET. AS HE PICKED ONE UP AND TURNED TO PUT IT IN THE LOADER BUCKET, HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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