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February 23, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

When climbing into the loader, the employee skipped a step. Because the employee skipped a step, the step the employee took with right leg was high and awkward. Employee attempted to stand up when the right foot slipped resulting in the employee falling 3 feet to the ground. Employee felt pain in an area where EE had plate installed in neck.

December 18, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was opening gates on rail cars when EE tripped and hit left knee.

September 1, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was returning from a production check when he twisted his knee on 9/1/15. He finished his shift and worked his next shift on 9/2/15 but continued to experience pain in his knee. He sought a medical examination after his shift on 9/2/15.

July 16, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was crossing level ground and was shuffling his feet, stubbed his toe and lost his balance causing him to fall into the adjacent conex. Employee struck his head against the outside wall. Employee sustained a laceration to his scalp. Laceration required 3 stitches with no other physical damage or impairment.

November 12, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was in the process of climbing of the bulldozer when his left foot slipped and he fell approximately 5 feet to the ground. The employee was not using 3 points of contact. The employee suffered a broken collarbone and 5 broken ribs.

September 10, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of loading a bulk truck - he was attempting to climb the ladder on the back side of the truck trailer when his left knee gave out on the first step. He was able to catch himself on the ladder and was lowered to the ground with the assistance of two co-workers. Employee advised to remain off work until recheck with treating physician.

June 30, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on flat ground when he tripped and twisted his right knee in the wrong direction. He reported the incident and declined medical treatment at that time. On July 9, 2012 he employee notified the employer that he was seeking medical treatment. Employee was released to work on modified duty until recheck with his treating physician in approx 2 weeks.

February 23, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to wash the windows on the loader when he slipped and fell to the ground. The employee bypassed guardrail to reach the window.

August 31, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was working on loading rail cars when the employees lanyard did not retract the lanyard got caught on a moving railcar and the employee fell about 3feet from a landing onto the top of a rail car. The employee received bruises and cuts to his right side and to his shoulder.

April 28, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco-A Schlumberger Company · Fall from ladders

EE on ladder pulling air tubing through conduit. EE's hand slipped off of tubing as he was pulling. Employee grabbed top of ladder, when he did, the momentum caused him and the ladder to fall backwards. EE landed on tail bone causing injury to pelvis area. EE was not tied off. EE did not have ladder in fully opened/locked position. EE did not have ladder secured.

August 8, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting front-end loader using the permanent ladder stairway and handrails on the equipment when his foot slipped on the second step. Employee fell to the ground backwards, using his right arm to control the fall. Employee suffered a compound fracture of his lower right arm upon landing on the ground.

July 7, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on the south east corner of the hopper barring out the corner of the hopper. As employee stepped back her foot caught on the corner of the hopper causing the employee to fall backward. As employee fell backward toe caught on corner of hopper and strained her foot.

May 6, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee ws preparing work area to load 2500 lb. bags of bentonite when he noticed that the hopper gate was closed. Employee jumped down from deck to ground (approx. 3') landing on his feet. Employee states he felt a "pop".

March 31, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was on a maintenance assignment and was traveling on a walkway between the #55 belt and the #7 belt at the crusher, when he slipped on a patch of ice. His hard hat flew off as he came down and he struck the back of his head on the ground.

March 6, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While Employee was traveling down the stairs between Dryer #1 and #2, the Employee's heel caught on the stairs. This slip caused the Employee to loose his balance and footing. The employee was able to catch himself before he tumbled down the stairs. The employee felt the muscles in his back tighten up

September 17, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco-A Schlumberger Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a pry bar to lift and align a transition chute for installation from screw conveyor to an inlet for the silo when the pry bar dislodged while applying pressure to align the unit. Employee slipped and fell backwards onto a sharp metal object.

July 24, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was descending a fixed ladder between mills #1 & #2 after unplugging the feeder. Upon stepping down onto one of the runds, his foot slipped and he struck his left knee on part of the ladder, causing a small laceration just below the kneecap (required sutures).

April 2, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to ensure that truck being loaded had ample room to exit. While walking route, employee slipped on muddy area (it had been snowing/raining). Employee's foot slipped. As he slipped his foot caught on ballast (rock). Foot stopped, body continued to travel; employee broke his left ankle.

February 5, 2007 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stacking 40kg bags of barite on 42"x42" pallets employee's right foot entered the forklift slot in the pallet. When employee turned to put bag on pallet he lost his balance and his right foot became lodged in the pallet dislocating his big toe on his right foot.

January 5, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting crew vehicle at the parking area of the minesite (upon arrival for his shift) when he slipped and fell on icy/snowy ground onto his left side.

May 2, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was washing haul truck at wash bay located at mine shop. Employee tripped on the drain and fell backwards. While attempting to brace his fall against the wall he slid down striking a five gallon plastic bucket on his lower back.

April 20, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying a bucket of water from the lab outside to dispose of it when she slipped on a muddy spot on the ground outside. Employee regained her balance before falling. Sought medical treatment on 4/26/06.

October 5, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WATER HOSE NEAR THE CRUSHER SCREEN. WHEN HE REPLACED IT TO IT'S STORAGE HANGER AND TURNED AROUND, HE TRIPPED OVER IT AND FELL TO HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE DECLINED MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY.

May 2, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting forklift when he caught the sole of his workboot on a rough spot on the ground while in motion. He rolled his left ankle, causing a sprain.

April 4, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

EE had finished loading haul truck and was climbing off the loader. she slipped and bumped her elbow. she tried to countinue to work, but the pain persited. she was seen by a dr for her injury.

August 19, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing to climb up on his assigned loader when his foot slipped off of the bottom rung of the ladder and hit the ground, turning his ankle the wrong direction.

May 25, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS STATIONED AT THE CRUSHING CIRCUIT CONTROL ROOM. HE BEGAN TO EXIT THIS AREA BY DESCENDING THE STAIRS WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND TUMBLED DOWN THE STAIRWAY, LACERATING HIS RIGHT HAND AND TWISTING OR STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST.

February 23, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REFUELING THE CAT 988F LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED & LANDED ON HIS SHOULDER. HE WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL SHIFTS & WAS SEEN BY A DR ON FRIDAY 2/27/04.

January 6, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WALKING ALONG OUTSIDE OF MILL BUILDING WHILE CARRYING A WIRE CABLE BY THE CABLE HOOK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL IN AN ICY AREA AND THE CABLE HOOK SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE HOOK AND THE G ROUND.

September 18, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF RAIL TRACK WHEN HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED CAUSING PAIN. EE FINISHED HIS SHIFT BUT WAS UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK ON 9/19/03.

April 2, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON AN OLD PALLET, WHEN THE BOARDS GAVE WAY TWISTING HIS KNEE.

January 27, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON THE BRAKES OF A LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE TIRE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. THIS EE REFUSED A MEDICAL CHECK-UP AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

December 9, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DESENDING A LADDER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RTANKLE. HE REPORTED FOR WORK ON 12-10-02. ON 12-11-02 HE WAS SENT HOME MAKING THIS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

October 8, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON SIDEWALK FROM SHOP TO THE BREAKROOM, AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 18, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING CAT 988F LOADER IN THE RAINWHEN SHE SLIPPED WHILE CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD. SHE HAD MINOR INJURIES (BUMPS AND SCRAPES) TO HER LEFT LEG.

June 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS TO A MILL TO SERVICE IT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO BRUISE HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 15, 2002 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall from ladders

EE WAS DESENDING A FIXED POSITION LADDER, MISSEDLAST RUNG AND PULLED NECK MUSCLE ON LT. SIDE.

August 7, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING CAB OF LUBE TRUCK, WHEN FOOT BECAME LODGED IN STEP CAUSING SEVERE PAIN IN BACK.

March 2, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SNOWY PATH WHILE WALKING DOWN TO CHECK A STACKER BELT, STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE ROADWAY WHEN HE FELL. EMPLOYEE INITIALLY DECLINED MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 3-7-01, AND SAW A DOCTOR ON 3-9-01. DOCTOR'S REPORT NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 3-13-01.

February 21, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STEPPED OVER THE SCREW TO THE DUST COLLECTOR AND SLIPPED, SCRAPING HIS LEFT LEG.

January 22, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE HOT WATER WASHER WAS LEFT ON BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. AS HE WENT TO TURN THE MACHINE OFF, HE SLIPPED AND INJURED HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

November 7, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING 9TM TRACKMOBILE AND ATTEMPTED TO GET OFF WHEN ANKLE BECAME STUCK BETWEEN RAILROAD TIES. HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE HIS SCHEDULED SHIFT.

September 8, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO HAUL TRUCK, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

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