The operator was checking on the quantity of rock in a feed bin. EE climbed down the ladder and stepped on a pile of rock on the ground. The rock shifted and ee lost balance. EE put hand out to catch fall and injured wrist. After going to the doctor it was determined ee had broken a bone in wrist and is now wearing a cast.
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July 30, 2018
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
February 12, 2018
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
Employee was loading ore into a hopper using a Bobcat skid loader. The hopper was plugged so the employee got out to unplug it. When getting back into the Bobcat, EE's foot slipped off the step and EE fell into it hitting ribs on the right side.
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