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August 26, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus SM LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was on level 2 standing between the roll up door and the man door, there is a step down to the man door. Co-worker called her name, when she turned to answer her she took a step forgetting about the step down and lost her balance falling towards the man door and into the guard rail. Here left side contacted the second rail on impact resulting in a fractured rib.

October 13, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus SM LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking around side hill on nature soil/rocks and a rock rolled under his feet, as he fell he tried to catch himself with his right arm the impact jammed his shoulder causing it to dislocate.

July 18, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus SM LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing drain pipe for rake thickener, contractor was pushing pipe to line it up when he lost his footing and fell from a retaining wall. Contractor was not wearing appropriate safety gear, although it was present.

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