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2000–2026
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October 18, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Box Elder County Road Department · Struck against stationary object

Screen belt bearings went out. Shut down crusher. Cleaning return rollers on belt with hammer. Under screen belt caught hammer and pulled hammer and Rt arm into the belt. Laceration on Rt hand, friction burn on forearm.

October 8, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Box Elder County Road Department · Fall from machine

EE was finishing the mechanical repair to a D8 Dozer (tighten fan belt) when his pry bar slipped and he lost his balance. This caused him to fall off the track of the dozer. Upon hitting the ground his left leg broke just below the knee.

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