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March 29, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mineral Development, LLC · Fall from machine

Injured fell backwards dismounting dragline asset number 08-1710 falling about 5' landing on back, striking head (hard hat worn). EE indicates neck, back, and arm hurt.

February 22, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mineral Development, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fracture, tibial plateau, left, closed, initial encounter, (S82.142A), other closed fracture of proximal end.

October 20, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Mineral Development, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee operating skid steer removing dirt from a berm. Bucket struck concrete within berm and impact shifted employee forward making contact with safety bar. Chest soreness was reported. Sent employee to be checked out. No visible bruising and negative xrays. Restricted duty. No lifting/twisting

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