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February 18, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking across powder magazine. On one of his steps his right ankle rolled and he heard a pop. There were no tripping hazards. EE suffered a distal fibula fracture.

April 23, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was helping remove 30 foot ladder from skip loading pocket, when his foot slipped and his chest hit the edge of the capsule. EE felt and heard a pop in his rib area, just under the right breast. Upon examination by a doctor it was determined he had broken a rib.

January 22, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was stepping off of a ladder, when his foot slipped on the edge of a trough in the floor, causing him to fall and strain his left knee.

November 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping out of a carried mounted on a tractor. He caught his Right foot on a clevis that was left on the hitch. He fell twisting his Right foot resulting in a sprained ankle.

June 21, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on transmission. He had his foot propped up on the frame of the equipment. His foot slipped off and hit a piece of metal attached to the frame.The incident was reported three days later after it was infected. Employee was taken to doctor, given antibiotics and cleaned the scrape.

February 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was leaving the mine office by the back steps. There were three employees standing on the steps talking. Rather than disturbing their discussion he decided to walk down the grass area and hold the handrail.When he got to the bottom he stepped on the sidewalk and turned his left ankle.

November 19, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foreman was aligning a densifer - slipped on surface. Reportable due to hairline fx. No restricted duty or lost workdays. Foreman continueing with regular duties. (Blue Ridge Industrial Inc.)

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