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March 22, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dismounting cat skid steer loader, slipped and hit shin and knee on loader bucket. Sprain of knee and leg.

September 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on walkway, stepped in dip on walkway and twisted knee. Sprained Knee (Right).

August 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Employee was stepping up onto a ladder, and slipped, falling backwards. The fall resulted in a contusion to the back.

May 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to service vehicle, tripped over rock fell backwards causing left knee to twist. Employee didn't seek medical attention until 06/22/04

January 18, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKER WAS DELIVERING FUEL AT ALL-LIGHT AGGREGATE. HE STATED, HE TRIPPED OVER DEBRIS WHILE HE WAS HOOKING UP PUMP HOSE TO DELIVER FUEL. HE STATED THAT THE AREA HAD NO LIGHTING.

January 4, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A SLOPED AREA FROM THE UPPER PLANT TO THE LOWER PLANT TO PICK UP A HAUL TRUCK, HE SLIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS LEFT HIP. THE EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEEP TISSUE BRUISE TO HIS LEFT UPPER THIGH AND HIP. THE EMPLOYEE LEFT THE LIGHTED WORK AREA WHERE VISIBILITY WAS POOR AND THE GROUND CONDITIONS WERE SLIPPERY DUE TO RAIN.

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