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May 4, 2011 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Nielson Construction · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was opening door on pickup when wind gust slammed door closed on his left middle finger. Injury required 3 stitches.

August 31, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was moving screens by hand into loader bucket to relocate. Screen slipped and his fingers became caught between bucket and screen. Gloves caught on jagged edge of screen material and little and middle finger of left hand were cut, requiring 9 stitches.

September 2, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine

Operator climbing onto backhoe, slipped and fell, caught himself with his hands and broke his left wrist.

November 21, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by flying object

Changing counter balance in cone using cutting torch, hammering on counter balance, a piece of metal flew into his eye.

August 17, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing tooth from loader bucket. Hammer on tooth to loosen, sliver of metal broke free from tooth and pieces mechanic in chest. Metal gragment sliver was removed by medical personnel at emery medical center. Puncture required 6 stitches and mechanic returned to work.

May 4, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was assisting mechanic in rolling tooth on loader bucket. Hammered tooth into place and tooth split. Sliver of metal struck miner in the left cheek. Required 3 stitches.

July 6, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FIRE
Nielson Construction Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operating a Cat D8L bulldozer, pushing earthen material, a hydraulic hose burst under the engine compartment. Oil sprayed on engine block and ignited, shooting flames toward cab. Operator shut down equipment and exited. His right hand and forearm was burned (hand more extensively). Upon investigation, operator may have gripped handrail upon exiting. He cannot remember.

June 7, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine

Operator failed to properly park rock truck and did not engage park brake before exiting vehicle. He fell while attempting to urinate from top platform of truck.

March 5, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine

STANDING ON PART OF THE CRUSHER PULLING ON A CABLE, COMEALONG CAME APART EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND, BREAKING SOME OF HIS RIBS.

January 29, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine

EE HAD BEEN RUNNING LOADER, MOVING MATERIAL TO THE CRUSHER FEEDER. HE WAS FINISHED AND WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE LOADER, SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN LANDING ON BACK.

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