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April 26, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Sand & Gravel · Fall from ladders

Employee was on restricted duty (no climbing or lifting over 30 lbs) assisting with some fabricating. When he was left alone, he says that he climbed up on an unsecured ladder and it slipped out from under him. The fall caused 2 fractures to his right arm and 1 to a left rib.

September 17, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was installing an alternator with his arm fully extended, when he heard a tear, lost strength and felt intense pain. Afterward he was able to use his arm but his condition worsened. He received first aid attention from a doctor. He returned to the doctor when his condition worsened and informed us on 9/25/09 he would need surgery, time off and restricted duty.

July 23, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner slipped and fell on loose gravel on sloped 3' berm which encloses diesel tank containment area. Left ankle was dislocated and small bone broken.

December 18, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Weather was cold & bolt was seized. Shoulder was sprained to the extent that restricted activity was ordered by physician.

March 17, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the lid off of a 5 gallon bucket when he slipped and accidentally cut his right thigh. The incision was about 2 cm in length and required 11 sutures.

March 26, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was shoveling under conveyor. He threw a shovel full of dirt and experienced pain in the lower back. No mining equipment was involved. The miner was trained in these duties and had been observed to be proficient in this task. All protective equipment was in place at the incident location.

October 11, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE "claims" that he hit a rock with the bucket while operating a loader, somehow jarring his neck.

August 14, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down a ladder while holding objects. He lost his footing and fell with sufficient force and lacerated his left pinky finger, severing the artery and damaging the nerve.

July 27, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by flying object

While grinding a j-bolt during a screen cloth change, a piece of metal pierced the operator's right eye, resulting in pain and temporary vision impairment. The operator claims to have been wearing safety glasses at the time.

March 28, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator lost control of an electric handheld grinder while performing his duties, bringing the grinding disk into contact with his left index finger, resulting in a laceration requiring three stitches.

December 5, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FIRE
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

WE WERE USING A PROPANE WEED BURNER TO THAW OUT A BELT. IT WAS SITTING ON A CLUMP OF DIRT. HE STOOD IN FRONT OF IT AND CAUGHT HIS PANTS ON FIRE SUFFERING 3RD DEGREE BURN ON HIS RIGHT CALF.

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