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August 31, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall from machine

Miner was exiting haul truck, Terex TA400, when she let go before she got to the bottom of the ladder.

June 28, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was utilizing a 6' ladder leaned against the drivers side frame to access 2 battery solenoid boxes. When dismounting the ladder he stepped off the first rung in a backward pivoting motion. His right foot was at an angle & rolled upward as he stepped to the ground. The accident resulted in an unspecified ankle sprain.

April 28, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING ON DRIVE ABOVE GRID, EMLOYEE FELL THROUGH GRID.

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