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2000–2026
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July 31, 2022 UT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Iron, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was performing maintenance on a fan when EE's right hand struck an inactive blade, cutting the right index finger and knuckle. 9 stitches required. Employee is a supervisor; this injury will not limit EE's abilities to perform duties.

December 12, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Iron, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While attaching an air hose on a railcar employee twisted and felt and heard a pop in left shoulder

December 10, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Iron, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Was fueling feed dozer during a snow storm. Slipped falling leg went between track and engine compartment, and fell the opposite way off dozer. Fracture of rt ankle.

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