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April 21, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ouray Silver Mines Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The miner was attempting to board an electric Loci that he had parked under an 8" air line. When he stepped on the wet step his foot slipped causing him to hit the right side of his head against the air line. He did not report this till the end of shift. He declined first aid or medical attention.

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