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September 14, 2017 IL · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utica Silica, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped onto stairs platform while exiting the office trailer. Platform shifted unexpectedly. Employee experienced a pain in the left hip.

April 14, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utica Silica, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Instead of walking around spout head, over-reached to push storage silo sample release button. Miner reported foot stepped into triangle portion of walkway not grated. Lost balance & reached out to re-gain balance. Lt thumb impacted unknown object, breaking thumb. Incident occurred at 100 mesh silo spout head below silo. PPE was in use but not a factor.

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