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December 2, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED MOPPING FLOOR IN BATHROOM AND UPON RE-ENTERING BATHROOM, SLIPPED AND FELL ON WATER THAT HAD BEEN TRACKED IN, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT HIP.

November 17, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK OF THE BACKHOE AND STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST THE DOOR JAMB, RESULTING IN SORE BACK.

November 3, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS BACK, RESULTING IN A SORE BACK, AND HE RECEIVED CARE FROM A CHIROPRACTOR.

April 2, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO HOOK UP RODS TO HAUL UP TO ROD MILL DECK. HE SLIPPED ON SOME RODS AND AS HE FELL FORWARD HIS ARM WENT BETWEEN TWO BUNDLES.

March 5, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WENT TO DECK PUMPS ON PUMP DECK. THE DECK HAD MUD IN SPOTS ON THE FLOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED FALLING ON LEFT WRIST.

February 18, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS BOARDING A PRODUCTION TRUCK AND THE BOTTOM STEP BROKE WHEN HE BEGAN TO CLIMB. HIS LEFT LEG HIT THE GROUND AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

February 13, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND CORNER OF BALLING DRUM, LEFT FOOT CAUGHT ON A SMALL PIECE OF METAL ON GRATING AND TWISTED KNEE (LEFT).

October 22, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN DEPRESSION BETWEEN RR TRACKS AND INJURED LEFT ANKLE.

August 17, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON FLOOR RE-INJURED LOWER BACK.

July 10, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND HIS LEFFT KNEE LOCKED ON HIM.

July 6, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS CLEANING AN AREA WITH A WASHDOWN HOSE WHEN HE TURNED TO SHUT OFF THE HOSE HE TRIPPED AND FELL. WHILE TRYING TO BREAK HIS FALL THE EE STRUCK OUT HIS RIGHT ARM.

June 30, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING FROM STAIRS TO COBBLER DECK WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME MILLING BALLS WHICH CAUSED HIS RIGHT KNEE TO HYPER-EXTEND. COMPANY NOTIFIED ON 07-06-95 OF MEDICAL.

May 25, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING OUT HOSE INTO WORK AREAWHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, CUTTING HIS CHIN ON IMPACT WITH THE FLOOR.

May 17, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON LADDER WHILE REMOVING AN OLD SECTION OF PIPE. WHEN THE PIEP SECTION SWUNG OUT CAUSING THE EE TO SLIP OFF OF THE LADDER, INJURING HIS LEFT ANKLE AND FOOT.

April 25, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 5 GALLON BUCKET OF OIL WHEN HE TRAIPPED ON HOSE IN WALKWAY (CONTRACTOR HOSE) & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWBACK & LEFT HIP

March 23, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACIANG ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELTING WHEN HE FELL TO SAME LEVEL.

March 9, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON HOSE IN WALKWAY AND TWISTED RT. ANKLE.

March 9, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING ACCESS LADDER TO CAB OF TRUCK AT START OF SHIFT EE ROOF SLIPPED ON FIRST RUNS, AND TWISTED LOW BACK.

February 27, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO SHEER METAL SHOP TO RETREIVE PARTS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL TO SAME LEVEL.

January 17, 1995 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS PERSONNAL VEHICLE AFTER THE END OF 3RD SHIFT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE IN PARKING LOT & FELL TO SAME LEVEL

December 28, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING INSPECTION ACTIVITY WHEN HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY, EMPLOYEE FELL INTO CLEAN-UP CHUTE. EMPLOYEE WAS AWARE OF HAZARD.

December 19, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING SHOVEL BUCKET, WHEN HE TRIPPED ON BUCKET PIN AND FELL LANDING ON RIGHT LEG. EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS TEMPORARILY BLINDED BY PORTABLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND DID NOT SEE PIN.

November 11, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN ACCESS LADDER FROM CAB OF 120 TON CAPACITY HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE ON BENT ACCESS LADDER STEP.

October 11, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN STRAIGHT LADDER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED FROM RUNG. LOWER LEFT LEG STRUCK AGAINST LOWEST RUNG ON LADDER CAUSING BRUISE TO LOWER LEFT LEG.

August 5, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN ACCESS STEPS FROM GRADER, WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO GROUND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

July 27, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ACCESS LADDER TO CAB OF 120 TON PRODUCTION TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER RUNG EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RT HAND CAUSING STRAIN/SPRAIN TO RT SHOULDER & NECK

June 19, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ONTO 10YD POWER SHOVEL VIA STRAIGHT LADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LADDER RUNG (WET) AND STRUCK KNEE AGAINST LADDER RUNG.

June 6, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE LEFT CAB OF LOADER TO CHECK WORK IN SURFACE STRIPPING AREA. AFTER HE CLIMBED DOWN ACCESS LADDER, SLIPPED ON MUDDY AREA AND FELL TO SAME LEVEL.

May 15, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED CHECKING PELLET BIN LEVELS. AS HE WALKED THROUGH DOORWAY TO LEAVE AREA, SLIPPED ON PELLETS AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

April 28, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN WATER VALVE, WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING SORE UPPER BACK - LEFT.

March 27, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SUPERVISOR WAS A ROUNDS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUD AND FELL TO SAME LEVEL AND NOTIFIED OF LOST TIME ON 4-4-94. T

March 18, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE STUCK J BOX FROM SHOVEL BOAT WHEN HE STEPPED INTO HOLE.

February 7, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS SLIPPED AND FELL ON BLASTING PATTERN WHILE DISTRIBUTING BLASTING SUPPLIES ON 2-7-94, CO MADE AWARE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 3-7-94. EMPLOYEE ALREADY MISSING WORK DUE TO ANOTHER POSSIBLY RELATED MEDICAL CONDITION.

December 29, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD LEFT CAR IN PARKING LOT TO WALK INTO WORK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING STRAIN/SPRAIN TO RIGHT THUMB.

December 29, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING WELD WORK IN PRIMARY ROCK BIN WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL APPROX. 2 FEET BRUISING RIGHT LEG ON WORK STAND OR SEAT.

December 17, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL TO GROUND CAUSING STRAIN/SPRAIN TO NECK AREA.

December 14, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON ROCK ON WALKWAY & TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

December 6, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TOWARD OVERHEAD DOOR IN LIMESTONE/XXXXXX UNLOADING AREA WHEN HE SLIPED ON PELLET BINDING AGENT AND FELL TO SAME LEVEL.

November 23, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS ENGINE REA OF ROAD GRADER BY STANDING ON DIFFERENTIAL CASE, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM CASE CAUSING HIM TO FALL, WHEN HE FELL HE STRUCK WOODEN STEP STOOL CA USING SORE LOWER BACK, RIB AREA AND NECK.

September 30, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO "JOG" THE LINE #3 PELLET PLANT PAN CONVEYOR. FEEDERS WERE LADEN WITH HOT DUST DUE TO PELLET PLANT PROCESS UPSET. WHEN HOT DUST WAS RELEASED, EMPLOYEE VACATED AREA BY JUMPING APPROX 6 TO 8' TO FLOOR LEVEL, CAUSING STRAIN/SPRAIN TO BACK & NECK.

September 25, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAND LEFT OPERATOR'S CONTROL BOOTHA DN WHILE ENTERING MAIN CRUDE ORE LOAD-OUT TUNNEL EITHER SLIPPED OR TRIPPED (EMPLOYEE DOES NOT REMBMEBER AND FELL TOS AME LEVEL CAUSING FRACTURE TO RIGHT WRIST.

September 23, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OUT JOB. WHEN HE SLIPPED ON RUBBER LINER, CAUSING FALL TO SAME LEVEL, INJURING LEFT SHOULDER.

August 10, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR WAS HELPING TO HOLD A BOLT, WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL TO SAME LEVEL CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER. NOTIFIED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 10-14-93.

July 7, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO THE CAB OF A 992 CAT LOADER WHEN FLOORMAT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO SAME LEVEL.

May 29, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN INCLINED RAMP & SLIPPED ON MATERIAL & FELL TO SAME LEVEL LANDING ON LEFT SHOULDER EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO ME ON 07-01-9 3 HE HAD A DRS APPT ON 07-02- 93 NO OTHER MEDICAL

April 29, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS LEAVING THE PROPERLY FROM 1ST SHIFT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON STAIRS TO PARKING LOT FRACURING LEFT ARM.

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