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December 27, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell hitting head and shoulder resulting in concussion and shoulder separation. (This happened under previous management and just found out about it)

December 6, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from upper office to lower mill when EE slipped on the ice and fell.

June 17, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was up on the landing with all other employees pulling tarps over rock pile. A rock came out from under him and he fell and sprained wrist. He went to the doctor the next day.

January 8, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was waling by warehouse and slipped and fell due to icy conditions. He has been to the chiropractor a few times but has not returned to work.

May 7, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to check generator at 2130. Stepped on rock wrong, fell to ground. Looked at ankle, was bent inward. Stood up and popped back into place.

March 30, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GOING TO TURN ON THE PUMP TO THE DIESEL TANK. IT WAS A SNOWY MORNING. EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE PLASTIC LINING WHICH WAS SLICK DUE TO SNOW, CAUSING A BACK AND SHOULDER INJURY.

March 6, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear River Zeolite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WALKING THROUGH YARD SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS DUE TO BACK STRAIN. EE IS STILL OFF WORK

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