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December 3, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was descending a ladder from mantrip, when he went to step on the ladder it slipped out from underneath him causing miner to fall and hit end of mantrip, resulting in contusions to left rib.

May 10, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was cleaning the grizzley at the crusher, backed up and lost his footing. Operator reached for gate with right arm to stop from falling, resulting in right shoulder dislocation. Operator was on restricted duty since 5/14/12. He had surgery on 6/7/13 resulting in a lost time accident.

November 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While bolting barred down some loose rock and continued to bolt.Slipped on a slab that had been barred down and landed on my right elbow.

March 7, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking across travel way towards office when she tripped over a small rock. She hit and lacerated her left knee.

October 26, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of removing a wooden ladder from the top-mounted ladder truck of a pick up truck. EE stepped off of the running board to the ground (approx. 12") and twisted her right ankle.

October 11, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was stepping off of mantrip using three point contact and while planting his right leg, EE aggravated an old injury by twisting his knee.

April 20, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

While driving a haul truck the front of the box hit a 6" pipe at the vic coupler and seperated it. While exiting the vehicle miner received a laceration on his head and abrasions on his arms.

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