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1983–2026
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October 22, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Brookline Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HELPING BUILD A BUILDING. HE WAS USING A NAIL GUN. WHEN HE SHOT THE NAIL INTO THE WOOD, IT RICHODCHET & HIT HIM IN THE KNEE.

April 25, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brookline Mining Company · Struck by flying object

TEARING DOWN CONCRETE WALL WHILE CHIPPING AT CONCRETE WITH HAMMER EMPL GOT PIECE OF CONCRETE UNDER EYELID IN EYE.

April 5, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brookline Mining Company · Fall from ladders

LOADING WATER FROM WATER TRUCK TO WATER TANK. WENT UP LADDER HOSE BLEW OUT OF WATER TANK KNOCKING EMPL FROM LADDER.

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