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October 1, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Iron, LLC · Fall from machine

Went to exit bed of truck after securing transfer tank. Stepped up on right rear with both feet, lowered right foot to descend to ground. Fuel residue from truck bed caused boot to slip off tire and fall to the ground.

August 2, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Iron, LLC · Fall down stairs

Had wet feet slipped on stairs, put out right hand to catch themselves. Sprained wrist.

October 19, 2023 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Iron, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was packing some grating to work on some flooring. Employee slipped and landed with body weight on the grating with hand caught between the floor and grating. Employee's hand is broken and underwent surgery the next day. Employee is on doctor's work restriction until rehabilitation is complete. Employee currently scheduled to return to work on 01/19/2024.

July 28, 2023 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Iron, LLC · Fall from machine

A maintenance employee was performing elevated maintenance work on the ball mill. Employee was using fall protection. Employee was in the process of attaching a fall protection clip, when employee lost balance and fell. Employee complained of ankle pain. Employee was transported to the emergency room.

January 17, 2023 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Iron, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing onto D9 dozer and slipped and fell to the ground. According to medical examination, employee sprained left and right ankles. Will need to follow-up with podiatrist in one week.

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