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January 19, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Daanen & Janssen Inc · Struck by falling object

On January 19th, 2022 at 8:29 am rocks came off the east highwall striking the employee from approximately 38-42 feet up the highwall. The employee sustained multiple injuries to their head, arm, and leg.

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