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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 25, 2024 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking out of the warehouse and slipped and heard a pop in the area of EE's right foot.

July 15, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Rock stuck on C-2 belt, employee removing rock with pry bar, slipped and fell, left elbow caught between guard and pry bar.

October 21, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking around a pallet. The shrink wrap on the pallet had come loose & the end of the wrap was on the floor. The employee did not see it & tripped over it. The employee's knee landed on the forks of the forklift. The employee continued to work with no problems until 12/9/10. He then requested to see a doctor.

March 3, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking through the shop & tripped over a power cord. When he fell, he turned & twisted & hurt his back. The employee did not seek medical attention, & did not lose any time off of work until 2/7/11.

September 18, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing shaker screen. Walking on catwalk he stepped on a spot with a hole, fell through catwalk to mid thigh (left). He knew hole was in catwalk but had not reported to maintenance dept. Tore skin on finger when he grabbed guard rail and scraped left side on guard rail. Tore jeans on catwalk.

February 15, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Cloud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING CRUSHER FINES-NOTICED BELT OVER FLOWING GOT OUT OF MACK TRUCK TO STOP BELT-WEHN STEPPING OUT OF TRUCK TWISTED LEG.

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