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September 9, 2022 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was helping to change out a screen on a shaker deck. The screen snagged EE's reflective vest, pulling EE off balance. EE caught self with EE's left hand and dislocated two fingers. Dislocation stretched the skin of palm and it tore, requiring stitches.

December 28, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner slipped on ice and fell, striking back on a rock, causing bruising and muscle strain.

June 18, 2020 UT · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sampling sand from the drag pile, got stuck in the sand and was injured pulling self out.

September 26, 2019 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped going up ladder to loader and abrasion on leg. Employer not notified until Oct 28th. Emp not sure when it happened.

May 20, 2013 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped over boards which had tipped over into walkway causing him to stumble and hit ribs on a metal table. Did not seek medical attention for several days. Condition did not improve.

December 10, 2012 UT · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lab technician got out of his pickup to speak with operator at mine and slipped on the ice and strained right shoulder. Initially treated as first aid injury and technician returned to work without restrictions. Pain continued and work restrictions were put in place for technician restricting use of arm.

November 29, 2012 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and stepped into a hole and pulled his back.

August 24, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing down steps of loader and slipped falling to ground and fracturing his ankle.

June 14, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Clearing rocks from crusher frame under jaw, he lost footing and fell into rocks and shovel.

November 16, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Jumped from trackhoe track and heard a popping sound in his knee.

May 5, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Horseplay with another employee, employee fell and broke clavicle.

April 23, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing off of loader, turned on last step and foot got caught twisting and breaking it.

April 26, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF A CEMENT BLOCK ONTO A LARGE ELECTRICAL CORD AND TURNED ANKLE.

January 17, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall from machine

STEPPED ONTO TRACK OF DOZER TO CLEAN SILT OFF TRACK AND SLIPPED.

June 29, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SQUEEGYING WATER AT CLARIFIER, SLIPPED IN POLYMER AND FELL HURTING BACK.

October 9, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED WHILE WALKING

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