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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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August 29, 2016 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Applied Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adding a bag to the scale and when EE stepped off EE twisted EE's left ankle.

September 25, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Applied Minerals, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was drilling a round for blasting. Working in a raise. Employee was standing on a man made platform when big rocks dislodged and broke the platform causing the employee to fall 10 ft

March 29, 2013 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Applied Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING 7 RODS WHEN THEY FELL OUT OF HIS HANDS. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL TO THE GROUND ON HIS BACK.

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