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June 29, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping move a 3" suction line. when EE entered the containment area, EE slipped and feet went out from under EE. The employee fell on butt first and rolled over onto right shoulder. EE stated was fine but the next day EE felt sore. On 7-1-16 EE decided that should go in and have shoulder looked at.

December 9, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Fall from machine

A contracted employee was climbing out of a semi-truck when he missed the last step falling to the ground. The contracted employee had his hands full and did not maintain three points of contact while de-boarding.

January 5, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured exited pick-up truck he was operating twisting left knee in the process. Note: Employee stated, on 4-13-15 that the injury was sustained on property. This was the first notification of the injury, provided to Magnetation.

July 27, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking across Plant floor and rolled right ankle. Witness claims there wasn't a slip, trip, or fall. The incident was reported on 7/27/14 to the safety department. Diagnosed with a sprained ankle/foot. Employee received a x ray on 8/28/14 due to residual pain, and was told that a fracture may have occurred. Waiting for recommended CT scan and final doctor notes.

June 1, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Step off Cat 740B Haul Truck to clean back up camera and slipped on ground, twisted left knee, climbed back into cab - reported to shifter at end of shift - June 2, 2014 7:00AM

November 7, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping out of man basket-felt right knee "pop"

August 11, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the equipment hill to plant and while doing so stepped in a small hole twisting his ankle causing for a sprained ankle.

February 22, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Fall down stairs

He was carrying a 5 gallon bucket of material down a flight of stairs and slipped on the stairs falling on his left low back. He was using three point contact during his travels down the flight of stairs.

February 21, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magnetation LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from the parking lot to the employee locker room and in process of doing so slipped on a slippery spot and fell on his right hip causing some pain.

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