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February 24, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

The Operator was operating a loader. After shutting down the Loader, he was climbing down the ladder to the ground. He had his lunch box and jacket in this hand. While climbing down he fall from the ladder hitting his head on the ground. He was unconscious for approximately 2 minutes and had a cut on the back of his head.

December 19, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Accident occurred with the employee tripped over his own feet, falling backwards on a concrete floor located in the Process Plant. Employee reached back with his left hand to catch himself and strain his left wrist.

June 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While retrieving a sample of ore flowing off of the crusher belt. The employee's feet sunk into soft material causing her to trip and fall.

July 28, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Checking levels in oil tank step down off tank pad (apporx 14 inches) and twisted knee

June 25, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner slip of step and when he tried to catch himself strained his left shoulder

August 19, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

Miner was descending down the ladder of a haul truck missed the last step landed had on his feet and injured his back

June 15, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

The employee slipped when he was on top of the lube truck, and fell from the fuel tank on to the oil tanks, about 3 feet injuring his lower back and right knee.

August 8, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MOUNTING THE FRONT LADDER OF THE 769 CAT WATER TRUCK WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE LOCKED UP AND HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET TO THE GROUND. HE STATED HE HAD TWO PREVIOUS SURGERIE S ON THIS KNEE WHICH COULD BE PART OF THE PROBLEM. HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AT THIS TIME.

June 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE IS A MECHANIC, HE WAS DISMOUNTING THE REAR OF THE SERVICE TRUCK. THE REAR STEP OF THE SERVICE TRUCK HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND WAS MISSING. THE EE FORGOT THE STEP WAS NOT THERE AND FELL TO THE GROUND, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. EE STATED HE WASAWARE OF THE MISSING STEP BUT HAD FORGOT.

June 30, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DECENDING THE STEPS LEADING FROM ONE LEVEL OF THE SHOP TO ANOTHER. HE SLIPPED ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN AND FELL THE REMAINDER 8 TO 10 STEPS. HE HAS SEVERAL BRUISES ON HIS LOWER BACK ALONG WITH MUSCLE STRAIN TO THE AREA. HE WILL BE OFF FOR APPROX 4 DAYS.

June 24, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLEANING THE DECK OF THE SERVICE TRUCK. HE SLIPPED ON THE DECK & FELL BACKWARDS, STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK. HE STRAINED THIS AREA & HAS SEVERAL BRUISES. HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK FOR 5 DAYS.

January 31, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CR Briggs · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PULLING A WELDING CART ACROSS THE UNEVEN SURFACE OUTSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE TRIPPED AND PULLED THE CART DOWN ON TOP OF HIMSELF. HE RECEIVED SOME BRUISES AND STRAINED THE GROIN AND STOMACH. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 2/7/00 WHEN HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. HE RETURNED TO HIS JOB WITH SOME LIGHT DUTY MODIFICATIONS.

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