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April 24, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Slope Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

At approximately 8:00AM employee noticed a piece of metal railing had fallen over at the main plant screen deck. At this time employee shut down plant and proceeded to the screen deck walkway to move the fallen railing. When employee went to lift the fallen section they felt a pop and pain in their right bicep. Metal railing section weighed approximately 50 pounds.

July 31, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Slope Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

At approximately 10AM on July 31st employee was helping change the trough assembly weighing about 30 -40 pounds that was sitting on top of the lower belt at 5 feet off the ground. During handling of the trough lost grip and the assembly impacted EE's right boot causing a laceration. Employee received five stitches and zero work restrictions.

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