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June 6, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall from machine

At end of shift, employee parked his 15 ton dump truck, and slipped as he got off the truck's running board and fell, striking his right knee. Doctors report indicates sprain to right knee, Medial Collateral Ligament. He initially refused treatment, and about 11:00 Am he went to his foremans home and requested treatment. He was immediately sent to Amargosa Clinic, Amargosa, NV

January 9, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP SAMPLE BUCKET. UPON SHAKING THE BUCKET SHE LOST HER BALANCE, SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING RIGHT SHOULDER AND ELBOW CAUSING A SPRAIN.

May 24, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON WELDING FLOP GATE AT 1150 POCKET CHUTE STANDING ON #2 HOPPER HE LOST HIS FOOTING FELL INTO HOPPER ABOUT 10 FEET, HIT HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

January 23, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall down stairs

UNCERTAIN. NO COMPANY ACCIDENT REPORT RECEIVED. NOTIVIED BY DOCTOR 1/20/03. INFORMATION RECEIVED WAS INCOMPLETE. THIS CLAIM IS CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION.

August 11, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE STEPPING OFF OF A LOADER STEPPED ON ROCK SPRAINING LEFT ANKLE.

March 28, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING TO LOAD AN ELECTRICAL BOX ON TO THE SHAFT CAGE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM ON A WELDED LIFT LUG NEEDING STITCHES.

January 11, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING AT CRUSHER AREA-HE SLIPPED ON SOME MUD FELL AND HURT RIGHT WRIST.

November 27, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Borate Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING AT DRYER AREA, WHEN SHE TWISTED LEFT ANKLE CAUSING SOME SWELLING.

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