During a power outage the employee was walking back to the plant office after checking on the emergency lights at the lab. While walking, he stepped on a small rock and turned his ankle, resulting in a mild sprain. It was very dark due to the power outage and they employee did not have a flashlight.
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Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
May 25, 1988
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Hog Ranch Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A DIRT BANK AND TWISTED MY ANKLE IN SOME ROCKS.
February 12, 1987
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Hog Ranch Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WORKIN1 ON HEAP LEACH PAD, STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE.
October 13, 1986
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Hog Ranch Company · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED MAN3STEPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK & TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
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