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May 15, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was climbing down from feeder and stepped on berm. Miner rolled right ankle. Medical evaluation revealed fracture of distal fibula.

November 28, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was repairing the wash screw tub and was carrying a fabricated part to install. EE lost footing as EE walked under the tub and struck head on the flange of a nearby water pipe. EE received a laceration above the right eye. EE was taken to the clinic to receive treatment.

January 30, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Employee seems to have fallen out of his loader following fueling. He does not remember what happened, but evidence at the scene indicates that the nozzle was left in the tank as he drove away. Injuries to the employee include broken ankle, shoulder, ribs, nose, and facial fractures.

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