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February 24, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RED MOUNTAIN MINING, INC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted left knee working on plant.

August 4, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RED MOUNTAIN MINING, INC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping from one elevation to another, loose gravel gave way and employee slipped causing a sprain to his left wrist and right kneee.

December 16, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mineral Park Decorative Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was exiting from cargo area of Lube Truck to ground. He jumped from the step, 4 feet to the ground (packed dirt) and sprained right ankle.

October 25, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mineral Park Decorative Rock · Fall from machine

Worker was servicing a wheel loader. He had his left foot on a step and shifted his weight to the right foot on the rear fender. The fender was covered in dirt and he slipped off the equipment to the shop floor. He injured his left knee upon hitting the floor.

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