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January 23, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Hill Reclamation and Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

We had snow/icy conditions. Preventive measures had been taken in the form of ice melt and sand prior to the injury. Employee slipped and feet came out from under her, falling backwards, hit her head. She walked inside and co-worker asked her what had happened- went for help. Then she was taken by private vehicle to medical facility - diagnosed concussion.

November 8, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While getting on the crew bus employee tripped and fell. His right hand contacted the bottom step of the bus. This contact resulted in a fractured metacarpal bone behind his pinky finger. He did not seek medical attention until 11/16/2010.

March 31, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While working on loader in engine compartment he slipped and contacted operating fan blade with hand.

February 20, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

After mixing mud, employee was coming down the stairs, set an empty bucket down on the lower platform, turned to walk down from the lower platform, slipped and fell to the ground on his shoulder.

January 26, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WHO IS THE PERSON INVOLVED, WAS FUELING UP THE UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT, AS HE WAS GOING AFTER ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HE SLIPPED ON THE FROZEN GROUND THAT HAD SOME RUTS IN IT, AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. BREAKING THE TIBULA BONE IN HIS LOWERRIGHT LEG.

April 25, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON PARTIALLY DRIED NEAT CEMENT. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED, BUT HIS LEFT FOOT DID NOT. AS HE FELL, HIS LEFT ANKLE TWISTED INWARD RESULTING IN A FRACTURED FIBULA.

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