Miner was descending a ladder from mantrip, when he went to step on the ladder it slipped out from underneath him causing miner to fall and hit end of mantrip, resulting in contusions to left rib.
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Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
May 10, 2012
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Operator was cleaning the grizzley at the crusher, backed up and lost his footing. Operator reached for gate with right arm to stop from falling, resulting in right shoulder dislocation. Operator was on restricted duty since 5/14/12. He had surgery on 6/7/13 resulting in a lost time accident.
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