Mechanic was hosing out a small overflow pond. He slipped and fell. reportedly sliding down the incline of the lined pond with an approximate 40 degree slope 8 feet to the bottom of the empty pond.
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April 9, 2014
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strategic Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface
December 20, 2013
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Garnet USA LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee was walking behind the mine wet plant outside when he stepped into a frozen puddle which was covered with water. This in turn caused employee to slip hitting his head on the ice. He had a tooth that was cracked due to fall. He did not seek medical attention until Feb 24, 2014 and the dentist removed the tooth.
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