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November 12, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing in the loader on a snowy day and slipped on the ladder rung and fell to the ground. Employee sustained a fracture of the right hip.

November 30, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to clear air lines that were plugged with material. EE was pulling on a hose to remove it when EE lost EE's footing and fell. When EE fell EE's left knee struck pipes that were on the ground. EE's fall resulted in a contusion on EE's shin and a possible meniscus tear in EE's left knee.

January 8, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell down when he slipped on the ice/snow in the parking lot when he was getting out of his car to report to work. He sustained a contusion and sprain to his lower back.

August 3, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from ladders

Employee climbed an extension ladder to tie it off and neglected to lock the top section of the ladder. The ladder slid down and the employee jumped off spraining his right ankle and foot.

January 31, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a step ladder outside when he slipped on a snow covered rock and sprained his left ankle. An air cast was put on his ankle at the doctor's office.

July 18, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After attaching the "D" ring to the top of the skid steer, employee stepped off of the bucket and twisted his right ankle.

July 14, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on the tires of a skid steer to remove the hooks from the pick points. His right foot slipped off of the tire and he fell and struck his right elbow on the frame of the the skid steer. He sustained a laceration on his right elbow that required 4 stiches.

March 9, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was carrying samples down from a platform when he tripped on the stairs and sustained a puncture wound to his right lower leg. He did not require medical treatment at that time. On 3/28/05 he noticed that the wound looked like it was infected. He went to the clininc and was given a prescription for antibotics.

September 13, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall down stairs

Employee was carrying dust collector socks down a flight of steps when he slipped and fell down the stairs.

January 11, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMING DOWN THE STAIRS AND TWISTED ANKLE.

January 3, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING UP A LADDER. THE LADDER SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO FLOOR AND SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

August 11, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER. HE FELL FORWARD CHIPPING A FRONT TOOTH ON A RUNG.

August 14, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE BARGE WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE AND THE LADDER FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BARGE. EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS HEAD, BACK AND ANKLE.

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