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June 23, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking from the conveyor to the stacker stepped on uneven ground and rolled ankle resulting in a strain.

January 7, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Fall from ladders

Miner slipped from the 2nd rung of 3 foot ladder when EE lost grip while tightening a bolt on a pump. EE fell to the concrete floor and suffered bruising to lower back and hip. Ladder was dry but 3 points of contact had not been maintained.

July 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was descending a slope into a dry pond when EE felt a pop in left leg, suffered a ground level fall, and noticed leg would not support EE's weight when EE tried to get up. EE was taken in for evaluation and returned to work for the next normal shift by the Physician. Worked until surgery on 10/17/2019.

July 24, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Delivery driver for Transwood Company fell off his truck and landed on a hose causing injury to his back.

April 29, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee working at crusher was walking along the belt line when he tripped over a piece of iron that was laying on the ground. The employee fell into the frame of the conveyor striking his face on the side of the frame.

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