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2000–2026
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January 25, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell from approx 35 feet height despite area being surrounded by guardrails.

February 9, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing up to get into a piece of equipment when he slipped down and hit his side on the equipment.

March 3, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was getting out of a truck, jumped to ground, acute lumbar sprain.

July 20, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from a conveyor when he stepped down he twisted his knee.

June 6, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a forklift when he slipped & grabbed the roll bar. Wrenched his left shoulder. Initially it was just reported as an incident. Didn't seek medical attention until 6/27/05(from 2200602400092 2/5'd). Returned to work & then went off 7/18/05 with same injury - went for surgery. Returned 1/9/06

April 21, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corliss Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING UNDER A CONVEYOR WHILE PAINTING IT. HE STEPPED ON SOME UNEVEN GROUND AND FELL, HURTING HIS ANKLE.

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