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May 14, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manhattan Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was walking down a roadway slope, when he slipped and upon falling, he twisted right ankle.

March 2, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Manhattan Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was spraying shotcrete. He was wearing a full face shield and dust mask. It was dusty and he stepped on a loose rock, twisting his left ankle.

January 23, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manhattan Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving a piece of metal. He stepped down and fell over cement ledge, landing on both knees. Employee did not go to the doctor until 2/7/07 and was given light duty.

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