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During heavy rain miner slipped and fell as they stepped off concrete foundation that was 6" high. Miner suffered a dislocated fracture of both wrist bones requiring to be set and splinted at ER. Possible surgery and recovery to be eval with Dr 6/27. Rain-slick concrete contributed. Training, rock graded to concrete level and nonskid stall mat placed on concrete as correct action

Plant operator fell from height of 12-13 ft while clearing ice/snow from a storage bin & suffered a broken hip requiring surgical repair with metal plate and screws, anticipated 12 weeks of missed work recovery. Expect full recovery with no disability. EE disregarded foreman's instructions not to enter bin, used a rope not a harness, had no second person, ice/snow slip hazard.

Worker noticed lights left on haul truck. Climbed up 2 steps to reach inside and turn off lights. Stepping back down foot slipped on bottom rung which had mud build-up slipped and fell to ground. (approx. 2') Tried to break fall with hand resulting in injury to wrist.