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June 20, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
P4 Production, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE bent over slightly to look inside and clean a spring of a drill core barrel. EE was holding a brush (Similar to a toilet brush) that is used to clean out the core barrel. At this point EE's right leg was extended out a little to support themselves,as they bent over. When they stood back up, EE stated that their right knee buckled inward and they fell to the ground.

March 29, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal IMPOUNDMENT
P4 Production, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The spillway pipe of CP-1 pond which runs through the dam in a morning glory arrangement developed a leak around the pipe. As the flow around pipe increased it accelerated erosion making the leak larger. The end result was the CP-1 pond was drained into an adjacent wetland. The water was unimpacted water. The dam surface (roadway) did not show any subsidence.

March 28, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P4 Production, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched L index finger while erection of steel frame.

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