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January 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schkade Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While EE was walking outside of large saw building. He tripped and twisted his ankle.

October 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schkade Mines Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was climbing onto Terex, (haul truck), when he said that he reached for the hand rail and either missed it or slipped off hand rail. He fell to the ground. He was then taken to the ER and had a dislocated shoulder which they put back into place.

June 2, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schkade Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He tripped over a small stone, slipped in the mud and fell on his right knee cap. At the present time it looks like a severe bruise.

January 31, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schkade Mines Inc · Fall from machine

Terex haulage truck operator washed the unit & then started to move to a parking area when the unit died. He exited the cab to check the engine compartment. When lifting the hood he slipped on the wet vehicle and slid to the ground (gravel road) landing on his knees.

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