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December 15, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to get off excavator when EE's foot slipped, causing EE to reach for something to grab a hold of quickly. This caused EE's body and shoulder to twist. EE heard a pop and felt stinging and burning with pressure afterwards.

October 7, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps at the float. On the last step, employee was turning left and twisted/injured right ankle while stepping on the concrete floor.

May 9, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was assessing maintenance work being performed on the dredge. Employee stepped on a piece of unsecured expanded metal, which was covering a hole in the dredge normally covered by the pump. The expanded metal shifted under the weight and employee fell, causing lacerations to the arm, back and leg. The laceration in the leg required stitches.

October 30, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off an air compressor platform and twisted his left knee on landing, causing pain. He did not seek treatment for the injury until 11/30/15; attending physician placed injured worker on light-duty, pending further diagnostics.

January 27, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While putting a 100lb bag on the pallet, the employee's foot caught on the edge of the pallet causing him to fall forward . He felt a pop in his mid-lower back. Physician diagnosis: haematoma on thoracic and lumbar spine, muscle spasms and he was placed on light-duty.

January 18, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unclogging a hopper and slipped on the snow bank while descending, causing left knee sprain.

April 4, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying two 5 gallon buckets of lime through the woods, he took a step and left ankle popped and pain started. Subsequent medical visit showed the left ankle was broken in two places.

October 2, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall from machine

When exiting Volvo Loader, employee misjudged handrail, missed hand-hold and fell. Left shoulder hit concrete pier, right leg got hung up in ladder and right knee was twisted.

June 11, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Removed sunglasses to see phone to call for supplies, tripped over something and right hand was cut on tin that was on the ground.

June 8, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying ladder and tool bag, stepped off a set of stairs and slipped in mud, twisting right knee

April 14, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall down stairs

Employee was climbing a small set of stairs and fell, striking his forehead on the concrete floor resulting in a concussion. It was later determined the fall was due to a medical condition.

March 28, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While training at the #2 kiln feed hopper, stepped across the feed screw, foot was planted awkwardly and turned over right ankle. He did not feel it was necessary to be seen by a doctor until 04-05-2006.

March 19, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

While climbing onto the cherry picker, using the steps, when he got to the top step and stepped over onto the tire his foot slipped and he fell backwards.

March 9, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ROPE BROKE WHILE PULLING ELECTRICAL CABLE THROUGH CONDUIT. EE FELL TO THE GROUND & BROKE HIS SHOULDER.

August 27, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE ON UNEVEN DECK OF LOADER WHEN GETTING INTO THE LOADER TO OPERATE.

July 31, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER AIR HOSE ON FLOOR, FALLING ON LEFT ELBOW.

May 21, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN EXITING THE FLUID BED DRYER, TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHEN COMING THROUGH DOOR.

March 4, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GOING UP STAIRS TO GET FEED SAMPLE, EE SLIPPED AND GRABBED THE HAND RAIL, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM.

March 11, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TURNED AND STARTED TO WALK UP THE STEPS WHEN HE STEPPED IN A SHALLOW HOLE.

April 3, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE INJURED HIS LEG WHILE SEEDING A HILLSIDE ADJACENT TO THE WILLIS MT. QUARRY AREA. HIS LEG WAS TWISTED AND /OR A MUSLCE WAS STRAINED WHILE WALKING ALONG THE HILLSIDE. AS DESCRIBED BY EE.

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