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October 12, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated he was walking down the main decline when he slipped and fell on his left shoulder.

January 28, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee when working in his area Cone Crusher he was wearing his PPE and harness and he slipped and fell 5ft from the ground never lost consciousness he was complaining about his left hand and his neck when EMS arrived he was triage he refused transportation next day went to see Dr. could not stand the pain.

June 28, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to the surface shop and tripped on wire protruding from a concrete form. He fell on his left knee, landing on some sheets of expanded metal. He heard his knee pop. The area was not lighted and he did not see the wire. His knee had sprang and strains of the knee cap.

April 24, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was adjusting a filter press while prying with a pry bar. He was pulling down on the bar, when the bar slipped. It jerked his body and He fell 2' to the landing. He did not notice any pain until a few hours later. Pain was felt in the lower back.

February 10, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was carrying a bundle of bolts on his right shoulder; as he was walking down the decline ramp he slipped and fell backwards.

June 10, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Grande Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking across mine office road when he tripped on left foot, fell to the ground, and sprained right knee. Employee felt pain in right knee and was unable to bear weight on foot.

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