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May 15, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF A LOADER WHEN EE SLIPPED OFF OF THE CHAIN STEP, EE'S FOOT HIT THE GROUND AND EE ROLLED EE'S RIGHT ANKLE.

March 9, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND STRAINED LEFT KNEE WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO TIGHTEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON A SCALER BOOM ON 03.09.2026. 03.30.2026 THEY WENT TO THE COMPANY DOCTOR AND BECAME LIGHT DUTY.

January 16, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WALKED BETWEEN TWO PALLETS HOLDING LINER PLATES TO THROW AWAY TRASH. WHILE WALKING BACK, THE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT A FOOT ON THE LINER PLATE AND FELL ON THEIR LEFT SIDE. THEY FRACTURED A RIB ON THEIR LEFT SIDE AND BRUISED THEIR LEFT SHOULDER.

December 2, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing ladder out from rod mill, right knee buckled and now is swollen and painful.

October 13, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on walkway at loadout area and tripped on a piece of steel sticking out of walkway.

August 13, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

INCIDENT HAPPENED 08/13/2025 NEVER PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY. RECEIVED PHYSICAL THERAPY-FULL DUTY. PRESCRIPTION ISSUED ON 11/06/2025. FULL DUTY. EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PACK A PALLET WITH TWO SMALL CYLINDERS, TRIPPED OVER A PALLET, AND FELL ON TRUNK. PALLET FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ZIP TIE HOLDING THE CYLINDERS ON THE PALLET BROKE, ONE ROLLED OFF ON EMPLOYEES R. ANKLE AND LOWER LEG.

May 19, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING OUT OF SURFACE RECLAIM TUNNEL, BETWEEN THE STAIRS AND EXIT, TURNED RIGHT AND FELT PAIN ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT KNEE. THIS HAPPENED ON 05/19/2025. EE WAS NOT PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY. EE HAD SURGERY ON 08/12/2025. EE IS NOW LIGHT DUTY.

April 20, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING FOR A HYDRAULIC LEAK AND SLIPPED ON ROCK AND HIT LEFT KNEE ON GROUND. EMPLOYEE BECAME REPORTABLE ON 04/28/2025

March 4, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PB FILTER VACUUM PUMP AND SLIPPED IN DRY FLOCCULANT THAT HAD FALLEN FROM FLOOR ABOVE THROUGH THE GRATING.

February 20, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A PUMP, SLIPPED AND TWISTED KNEE.

January 21, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STEPS INTO EE'S DRILL, FOOT SLIPPED, EMPLOYEE FELL AND CUT LEFT FOREARM TRYING TO CATCH SELF FROM FALLING.

January 13, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING EMULSION TANK, LOST FOOTING AND FELL HITTING RIGHT KNEE ON TRUCK AND LANDING ON RIGHT ARM

October 30, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF PLATFORM WHEN HOSE CLAMP CAUGHT ON GRATING. EMPLOYEE LANDED ON EE'S RIGHT KNEE.

October 14, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN INCIDENT REPORT FOR "REPORT ONLY" WAS REQUESTED BY THE EMPLOYEE ON 10/14/2024. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF THE SKY TRAC, EE TURNED AS EE STEPPED OFF OF SKY TRAC AND EE FELT A POP IN EE'S LEFT KNEE. EE REQUESTED AN MRI IN JANUARY 2025 AND WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY ON 01/30/2025.

September 12, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE EMPLOYEE LEANED AGAINST THE HANDRAIL ABOVE THE ROD CHANGER AND IT GAVE OUT AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE PLATFORM BELOW.

July 29, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING OFF OF POWDER TRUCK, EMPLOYEE STRAINED LOWER BACK

May 23, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON DRY FLOCK AND CAUGHT SELF HURTING EE'S RIGHT WRIST

April 17, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SOMETHING OFF OF THE CAGE WHEN EE TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

March 19, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Resources Corp dba Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a front end loader. When the employee got to the ground, they felt a pain in the left knee. Employee went to the doctor on 3/20/24 and was diagnosed with a knee strain. Employee was given prescription.

June 12, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall onto or against objects

While moving supplies off pallet, left knee twisted and caused employee to fall. Employee's left forearm caught a nail.

January 8, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was walking around the rod table to turn off a generator. When walking around the end of the rod table they stepped on some uneven gravel and is when they rolled their right ankle.

November 7, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from machine

EE stepping onto first step of haul truck and foot slipped off step. EE felt pain in low back area. EE taken for medical evaluation and placed on restricted duty at that time.

November 2, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBING LADDER ON HAUL TRUCK TO INSPECT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR MONTHLY INSPECTION. EE FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER, STRAINING LEFT ARM. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY ON 11/3/2021.

August 13, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE CHANGING BOOM ROLLERS, SLIPPED ON THE BOOM ROLLER COVER AND FELL ON LEFT SHOULDER AND RIGHT KNEE. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY ON 8/16/2021

June 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A sub-contractor hired by Rail-Veyor was listening to a hazard training presentation when they moved backwards and was un-aware of a mounted electrical motor framing in which they tripped over, resulting in hitting hard hat on the wall and falling to the floor causing a lower back injury.

April 1, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OFF DRILL AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY ON 04/05/2021.

February 21, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE walking in park area doing a pre-operational equipment inspection and tripped on a rock falling and injuring right elbow. EE placed on restricted duty following medical examination.

February 12, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE got out of pick-up truck to open a gate on gravel road and slipped and fell on icy roadway. EE felt pain in left knee. EE seen at emergency room and released to restricted duty at that time.

January 15, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REACHING TO FLIP A VALVE, HAND SLIPPED OFF VALVE AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AFTER MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 01/15/2021. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY AFTER MEDICAL FOLLOW UP ON 01/18/021.

January 13, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted the left knee while walking. EE sought medical treatment on 1.20.2021 and was placed in restricted duty at that time.

January 7, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Fall down stairs

EE walking down stairs, fell down 2-3 steps. EE was placed on restricted duty following medical treatment on 01/26/2021. EE will begin physical therapy as well.

July 1, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from machine

EE slipped on bottom step of scaler. Fracture to left foot. EE released to restricted duty following medical treatment.

May 28, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal wagon drill operator, air-track driller, carriage mounted drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepping off drill and felt pain in right leg. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty. Treatment is on-going.

May 14, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was unhooking the drill and stepped wrong and experienced a pull in left knee which strained the knee.

May 9, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped over a pipe and right foot slipped when stepping down, EE felt pain in right knee. EE was taken for medical treatment on 5/11/2020 and was placed on restricted duty at that time.

March 18, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted left knee while splicing cable. EE placed on restricted duty after medical treatment on 3.20.2020.

January 12, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from machine

EE fell from truck while cleaning lights. EE placed off work after surgery to repair broken bones in leg.

January 7, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WALKING THROUGH THE WOODS AND FELL UP A STEEP SLOPE INJURING LEFT SHOULDER. EE REMAINED FULL DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL TREATMENT. EE WILL RECEIVE SURGERY ON 4/28/2020 AND WILL BE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOLLOWING SURGERY.

August 1, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall from machine

EE climbing onto machine, EE slipped and fell onto right side. EE placed on restricted duty on 8.1.19.

March 13, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped on drain in floor and fell injuring right shoulder. EE placed on restricted duty on 4/29/2019. Treatment is ongoing at this time.

February 28, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Resources Corp dba Doe Run Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE dismounting grader and slipped on step, falling into grader on left side torso. EE taken for medical examination on 3/4/2019 and was placed on restricted duty for pain and contusions. EE had a follow up medical exam on 3/8/19 and was returned to full duty at that time.

February 21, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE pulling on blown hyd hose and slipped and fell. EE felt pain in right shoulder and arm. EE placed on restricted duty and released following week back to full duty.

November 26, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted right knee when exiting piece of equipment on 11/26/2018. EE remained on full duty following medical evaluation and testing. EE will receive surgical treatment on 5/24/2019 and will be released to restricted duty on 5/25/2019.

July 28, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped in shower in changeroom on surface. EE received laceration on head requiring sutures. EE released back to work following medical treatment.

May 22, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stepping off tire on charging rig, stepped onto rock, rock rolled and caught toe under edge of tire bending right foot backwards, fracturing distal fibula of right leg. EE was placed on restricted duty after medical evaluation.

March 6, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE climbing up steps to get into loader when EE twisted left knee. EE placed on restricted duty following medical treatment.

February 20, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Fall down stairs

EE slipped going down a step into the bathroom and fell, twisting left knee. EE remains full duty but will have a surgical procedure on 3.26.18. EE is expected to return to full duty following procedure on 3.26.18.

November 7, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lost left footing while standing on battery box. Right knee slid down between tire and loader twisting right knee. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty until follow up appointment on 11/10/17 and was returned to full duty.

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