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April 17, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on switching out bags on a baghouse and was carrying a baghouse bag cage, took a step down onto uneven surface and rolled EE's ankle. There was immediate swelling and was taken to the ER. There was no broken bones.

May 4, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Metal tread in stairway was dented. Employee stepped in dent twisting foot.

February 13, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing access ladder to 61A loader, missed grabbing the left handle, swung backwards striking left calf on the tire fender.

January 27, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down stairs, tripped and fell down the last three landing on posterior and dislocating left shoulder.

September 6, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up stairs, left foot slipped off and rolled ankle, going up steps, foot slipped off the steps and rolled ankle.

August 24, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Product spilled from hose when truck driver was descending the access ladder causing driver to hurry down ladder then step awkwardly off bottom rung resulting in back pain.

February 28, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the upper shop to another location but traversed through ice that had not yet melted from the most recent storm. EE slipped and fell.

February 27, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving up the employee parking lot ramp when the van skid and stopped on snow. The employee got out of the van to see what they could do and slipped on snow/ice. Employee sprained the right knee and ankle. The employee had not actually begun work yet when the accident took place.

December 31, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the employee parking lot, using the stairs in the area that had ice built up on the them. The employee slipped and sprained left ankle.

November 16, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking from sun deck to inside the 3 & 4 Herreshoff building, stepped down and turned ankle.

January 7, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During a heavy snow fall, employee slipped walking to the maintenance shop.

June 15, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states he was walking up the stairs from the Slurry basement when he turned around to go back down the stairs. He caught his foot on the stair and fell backward on to his tail bone hitting the edge of the step.

January 9, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall from machine

EE and co-worker were on a screw about 25' off ground. Co-worker felt the screw shake and looked up to see EE wedged between conduit and railing. EE was reaching out to him with his right arm, co-worker took his arm and tried pulling him up. EE began shaking and passed out. Co-worker lost his grip on EE. EE fell about 5 feet. Co-worker got help and got EE to the ground.

July 20, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was stepping to the side to access a computer mouse and rolled her ankle on an uneven surface in the lab. She caught herself before falling.

June 26, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped over an angle iron that was sticking out of a dirt pile. Was not reportable at the time, but the employee has since required medical attention.

April 25, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee standing behind another employee who was swinging a hammer. The injured employee stepped out of the way of the swinging hammer. He stepped off of the grated flooring.

January 4, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a forklift to traverse a holding area for filled finished product bags. The employee opted to get off the forklift and walk around the holding area. The area is traversed by rolling stock only and this compacted the icy conditions where the employee walked. He slipped on the ice and landed on his left elbow.

November 27, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking in work area. Employee installing wire. Employee tripped on supply wire. Employee fell on knees and right wrist.

July 10, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While unclogging a plugged drain at the slurry ditch, employee slipped and landed on his knee.

June 23, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was pressure washing a drill using a ladder to reach the top. While climbing down the ladder, the rungs were wet/slippery. Employee lost her footing on the third to last rung and jumped to save from falling. She broke a bone in her right foot.

February 22, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped, causing knee strain.

November 16, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking down spiral steps at a hurried pace, lost footing, stumbled then caught himself on a nearby wall with his hand with his weight landing on hand.

October 7, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Due to unseasonally and uncharacteristic rainfall, an employee slipped while walking from the scalehouse to the magox building on flat ground. It was extremely muddy and wet.

July 27, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking after a rain storm through a moist area, lost his footing, fell backward. He heard a pop in his knee and he bumped his head on the truck that was parked nearby.

November 12, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Not sure of details. I will send an amended report on Tuesday. Employee hurt ankle in Magox bagging. Will return to work on Monday with restrictions.

March 28, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell through a handrail to the ground, 13 feet. He initially landed on a cross beam then fell to the ground.

April 22, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee walking up spiral staircase with muddy boots. He slipped and fell through the stair rails and onto the ground.

April 19, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING CARRYING A 55 LB BAG OF ANFO WHEN HE STUMBLED. HE DID NOT HIT THE GROUND BUT UPON CORRECTING HIMSELF HE PULLED A STOMACH MUSCLE.

January 30, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall down stairs

Miner walking down steps, area icy, slipped and fell.

July 18, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN A SPIRAL STAIRCASE AND MISSTEPPED CAUSING HIM TO TRIP AND TWIST HIS ANKLE.

November 3, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER A WATER PIPE WITH HISLEFT LEG WHEN HIS RIGHT LEG CAUGHT ON THE PIPE CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE AND TWIST HIS LEFT ANKLE.THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WALK ON THE ANKLE NOT KNOWING IT WAS BROKEN.

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