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May 26, 2011 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Carolina Minerals Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Dredge oper. was in the bottom of dredge checking the pump when he lost his footing on his right leg. When he came down on his right leg his knee was twisted or sprang.

February 6, 2009 SC · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Carolina Minerals Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped off dredge to frozen ground. Rolled ankle over, bad sprain.

June 9, 2008 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Carolina Minerals Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped from scales to deck to clock in and in doing so turned his foot causing pain in his lower back.

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