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March 29, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
American Soda LLC · Struck by falling object

A Mine Production employee was in the process of bolting at 8 BMR. Employee noticed a bad top in the entry and exited the cab of the bolter to bar down the hazard. As employee barred down, the arch behind the employee came loose and fell and struck the employee from behind.

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