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2000–2026
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April 20, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The miner was walking on a catwalk, tripped and tried to catch self injuring a shoulder as they fell down. Miner initially thought they were ok and did not report the accident to their supervisor until 4/27/2021. After the initial medical examination and a follow up, physical therapy was recommended.

June 10, 2019 UT · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was unclogging a dust line and twisted EE's right knee

March 23, 2015 UT · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It had rained and the ground was wet. The employee slipped and strained his lower back.

March 28, 2012 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was doing the walk around inspection of a haul truck when he slipped and turned his ankle causing an avulsion fracture on his left foot.

November 14, 2011 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall from machine

The employee was adding hydraulic oil to the dump truck when he slipped from where he was standing and fell. The fall resulted in him twisting his ankle. He thought it was a sprain, but when he went to the clinic to get checked they found his ankle was broken.

March 3, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was greasing the pins on his loader bucket and fell, striking his head.

August 5, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was making his rounds and tripped. He reached out to keep from falling down and his hand came in contact with the Number 4 kiln hood. He sustained a small 2nd degree burn on the side of his left hand.

April 1, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall from ladders

JUMPED OFF BOTTOM RUNG OF LADDER- FRACTURING HISRIGHT FOOT.

February 7, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ICE (BLACK), DARK AREA, UNEVEN GROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE, STEPPED ON SOME BLACK ICE, HIS FEET CAME OUT FROM HIM. HE FELL AND FRACTURED LEFT ANKLE. HE HAS SPLINT ON AND TUESDAY (12TH) WILL SEE AN ORTHOPEDIST TO DETERMINE IF SURGERY IS NEEDED.

June 14, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS EXITING OUT OF BURNER SHACK TO RELAY MESSAGE TO ANOTHER EE WALKING ON STEEL GRATING DECK EE LEFT LEG WENT THRU AN OPENING IN DECK CAUSINGHIM TO GO DOWN, HIS RIGHT LEG BUCKLED UNDERNEATH HIM HE REAGGRAVATED THIS INJURY 2/3/01 WHILE USING A PICK WENT TO DR 2/15/01 FIRST VISIT

May 13, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utelite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LUBRICATING EQUIPMENT FELL ON LEFT WRIST.

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