While exiting the office trailer, miner had her reading glasses on and hit the second step with only half of her foot causing her to fall out the door landing on her left knee, causing a laceration.
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Nevada Milling & Mining, LLC · Fall down stairs
March 3, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Nevada Milling & Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner twisted ankle while changing oil in generator. Stated that it wasn't bad enough to go to doctor. Went to Dr. after three weeks. Told to take ibuprofen and apply cold. went for MRI - showing nothing wrong. Told to exercise ankle - went for new MRI - shows a floating bone - put in boot and light duty.
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