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May 28, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Star Mine Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking from portal to mine office. Twisted knee while crossing mine track. Heard pop. Went to dr. for evaluation and prescription issued.

March 28, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Star Mine Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking back to loader when slipped on icy ground and landed on back.

October 28, 2012 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Star Mine Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Incident found in routine audit - 1/16/2013 Employer was notified of incident that occurred on 10/28/2012. No medical treatment was given on 10/28/2013 but on 12/1/2012. Employee caught his boot on a loop if blasting cap wire. He fell forward with his full weight landing on his right arm and knee.

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