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September 16, 2016 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Utelite Corp · Struck by falling object

One miner was preparing to move a welding trailer to another location when another miner dropped a piece of metal from the location where EE was working on top of a kiln. The metal struck the first miner in the left hand causing a cut and swelling. It was determined at the clinic that a bone was also chipped and EE will be on light duty for about three weeks.

February 20, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Utelite Corp · Struck by falling object

1/2" washer being used on a 3/8" bolt securing a 18" elevator conveyor belt (140' long) with a c-clamp. Chipped bone in finger

February 20, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Utelite Corp · Struck by falling object

1/2" washer being used on a 3/8" bolt securing a 18" elevator conveyor belt (140' long) with a c-clamp. Laceration on head & brusing on leg.

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