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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 7, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
River Products Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

While an employee stepped down from the emulsion truck, EE's foot slipped on a rock in the underground mine. Employee was seen by doctor and treated for bad sprain and/or possible avulsion fracture.

April 9, 2015 IA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
River Products Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped out of truck quickly (did not jump) while maintaining 3 points of contact and into water - did not see the rock under water while stepping down and rolled his right ankle. Employee continued to work rest of shift.

September 19, 2012 IA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
River Products Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Normal working condition; while miner working/walking around bed/deck of Emulsion Truck stepped over one pipe with his left foot and placed this foot down on another pipe twisting this foot resulting in a sprain to his left foot.

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