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March 5, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Comstock Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was using a fire hose to move the bird balls away from the work area so the Guzzler could remove the sludge from the pond bottom. He had been working from the horizontal spillway but had to reposition himself to a sloped section of the pond liner to do his task. While moving the hose he slipped and tried to break his fall with his R hand. Fx hand, but released with restrictions.

December 27, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Comstock Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking from break room to Process Plant slipped on snow covered ice fell to ground on Left Side seen by Ambulance crew released taken to Urgent Care for X-Rays and seen by doctor. Negative on X-Rays released with restrictions employee did not report for next shift on the Friday the 28th. Employee said he did not sleep and was sore.

December 27, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Plum Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I walked out to my car to check tire size (to get studded tires before the big storm). Clear day, no rain or snow, wearing tennis shoes, tripped walking back in from car to office. No lost work time but did see workmens comp. doctor on 12/28.

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