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January 7, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lordsburg Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was barring down the face when he stepped back to let some rocks fall. When he was stepping back he twisted his left ankle on some rocks. Sent him to the doctor, at this time he is on restricted duty.

May 27, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lordsburg Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had just finished lunch and was walking back to the ball mill when he said somehow he twisted his ankle. I took EE to the clinic in Lordsburg, NM. EE had his right ankle X-Rayed,no broken bones. The PA-C told EE not to go back to work until Tuesday, June 1, on light duty.

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