Miner slipped as they were getting into the haul truck due to icy conditions. Miner caught themselves from falling and pulled muscles and tendons in their arm and shoulder area.
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March 20, 2025
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L R Falk Construction Company · Fall from machine
L R Falk Construction Co. · Fall onto or against objects
The miner was working on a walkway greasing the plant and stepped backwards into a small opening next to the motor and lost his balance. He fell directly onto the motor which had a eye bolt sticking out of it. The miner fell only backwards landing on the motor and eye bolt.
L R Falk Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OUT OF GENERATOR VAN & TURNED RIGHT ANKLE.
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