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September 26, 2022 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TM Crushing, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was getting up into loader and missed the first step with foot, straining left shoulder. Initial treatment was first aid and doctor visit to provide diagnosis. Remained at a shoulder strain without medical treatment until we were notified of a cortisone injection on 12/09/2022. At which time, we feel it became a reportable injury.

January 26, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TM Crushing, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The miner was walking from vehicle towards the plant, minutes after the weather had cleared. It had been snowing previously for several hours and there were 2 inches of new snow accumulation on the ground. The miner slipped on the ice and snow from the recent snow storm and injured ankle. Miner was taken to doctor to get ankle examined.

November 13, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TM Crushing, LLC · Fall from machine

While working on the dozer the mechanic stepped down onto the track and slipped. He fell down about 5' and hit his head. He received stitches. Employee stated that he was using 3 point contact climbing but that his hands were greasy and could not hold his grip when he lost his footing.

November 23, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TM Crushing, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was walking and slipped on some ice that was in a shadow and under some snow. He broke his ankle as a result of the slip.

August 27, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TM Crushing, LLC · Fall from machine

Loader operator was refilling coolant when he slipped and fell off of loader. Operator sustained minor back injury.

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