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1983–2026
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September 30, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eddy Potash Inc · Fall onto or against objects

16 MINER WAS STUCK AND EE WAS CARRYING A CROSS TYE TO PUT UNDER TRACK ON MINER HE FELL AND CUT RT KNEE ON A NAIL THAT HAD BEEN SHOT. THRU PUMP COVER FOR MINER TO HOLD A PIECE OF RUBBER ON IT R EQUIRED 3 SUTURES.

September 27, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eddy Potash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ONTOP OF MINER INSTALLING CROSS OVER ON MINER CONVEYOR WHEN HE STEPPED OFF MINER. HE TWISTED LEFT KNEE AND FELT HIP POP OR GIVE WAY.

November 5, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eddy Potash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A DISCHARAGE LINE CLOSE TO THEDIKE PUMP STATION. HE WENT TO RETRIEVE A TOOL FROM HIS PICKUP, & WHEN WALKING BACK, HE STEPPED OUT OF THE LIGHTED AREA INTO A SHADOWED AREA & ST EPPED INTO A HOLE THAT WENT STRAIGHT DOWN APPROX35'. FIRST DAY; OF LOST TIME 11/6/96.

October 9, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eddy Potash Inc · Fall from ladders

EMP WAS GOING DOWN LADDER FROM SOUTH MILL F-600 FEED SCREW WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND HE DIDN'T GET HIS LEFT FOOT OFF THE PLATFORN ON TOP. HYPEREXTENDED LEFT KNEE. FIRST DAY OF RESTRICTED DUTY 10-10-96.

October 7, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eddy Potash Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS PULLING TRAILING CABLE AND TRIPPED AND FELL ON RIGHT KNEE. FIRST DAY OF RESTRICTED DUTY 10-8-96.

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