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February 24, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

The Operator was operating a loader. After shutting down the Loader, he was climbing down the ladder to the ground. He had his lunch box and jacket in this hand. While climbing down he fall from the ladder hitting his head on the ground. He was unconscious for approximately 2 minutes and had a cut on the back of his head.

December 19, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Accident occurred with the employee tripped over his own feet, falling backwards on a concrete floor located in the Process Plant. Employee reached back with his left hand to catch himself and strain his left wrist.

June 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While retrieving a sample of ore flowing off of the crusher belt. The employee's feet sunk into soft material causing her to trip and fall.

July 28, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Checking levels in oil tank step down off tank pad (apporx 14 inches) and twisted knee

June 25, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner slip of step and when he tried to catch himself strained his left shoulder

August 19, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

Miner was descending down the ladder of a haul truck missed the last step landed had on his feet and injured his back

June 15, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

The employee slipped when he was on top of the lube truck, and fell from the fuel tank on to the oil tanks, about 3 feet injuring his lower back and right knee.

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