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September 24, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was looking for A/C leak when EE's foot slipped from the door way to the track approximately 2 feet. The miner refused medical treatment at the time of injury stating EE's ankle was just sore. The miner stated EE's ankle had not improved on 11/21/2018 and requested treatment, the MRI indicated EE's left Achilles tendon was torn.

December 13, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing out of an engine compartment when slipped striking lower right chest area on the frame of the screener

August 31, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall from machine

Miner was exiting haul truck, Terex TA400, when she let go before she got to the bottom of the ladder.

April 27, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J A Jack & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping off ladder onto uneven surface, and felt a pain in foot (i.e. Pulled muscle or sprain).

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