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July 14, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Trident LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending a portable ladder, an employee missed the last steps and landed awkwardly on the ground, resulting in a knee injury. The employee was promptly attended to and received medical evaluation.

July 25, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Trident LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was working in the quarry, exited excavator. While walking back, miner tripped over a rock. Miner landed on shoulder injuring the shoulder and thumb. Miner was treated and released to work restrictions within the miner's normal work duties. On October 4th, miner had surgery to repair the shoulder injury and placed off work.

October 31, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Trident LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was walking around the corner of the mill building, slipped on ice and caught themself awkwardly. Miner incurred knee strain and declined initial medical treatment until 11/7/23. Clinic prescribed work restrictions and physical therapy.

August 11, 2019 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Trident LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee parked a truck underneath the muck chute to load kiln brick. The steps of the truck were even with the edge of a concrete pad with a two inch difference to the ground. Employee stepped out of the truck, foot was not squarely on the even surface. As they put full weight on that foot, it rolled to the lower surface causing a sprain to the ankle.

November 9, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Trident LLC · Fall down stairs

An external truck driver was attempting to go up the driver platform to shut the hatches, upon attempting to climb the steps they slipped and fell on the stairs. Since this is not an employee I am not sure of the exact start time of the shift.

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