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January 12, 2012 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Fall from ladders

While ascending a ladder to the booster outlet valve the employee missed a rung and fell contacting his chin on the guard frame of the booster.

July 14, 2011 SC · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was standing at an electrical switch panel waiting to fill the water truck he was assigned to operate. According to his statement, a snake came out of the bushes with its mouth opened and he thought it was going to bite him. He jumped back and fell on some gravels resulting in bruising to his left shoulder, ribs and lower back.

May 23, 2011 SC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was carrying a core barrel, stepped on an uneven surface and twisted his right ankle resulting in a sprain. He worked four days of restricted duty.

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