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April 20, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Minerals USA, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 4/20/2017 an employee was walking on a sidewalk on the ports property and misstepped and fell. On 5/26/2017 the employee reported they were having discomfort with the knee and went to the doctor. On 8/10/2017 the doctor determined that the discomfort was caused by the fall. Physical Therapy has been prescribed. This did not happen at the Mine site.

November 6, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & B Industrial Minerals N A Inc · Fall from machine

This accident did not happen on the mine site. Contributing Factors were: Rough walking surface (Grating) Worker stumbled on grating while desending railcar. Injuries: 3 Fractures on right foot. Involved railcar NAHX 60563

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