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January 12, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
C & H Excavation LLC · Struck by flying object

Employees were removing a deflection plate from a lowered stacker. After communicating the plate was ready to fall, the fall zone was cleared. The plate was dropped and bounced into an employee striking a foot. Employee was transported to occupational health, x-rays were taken and found nothing broken. Health provider suggested over the counter meds and ice.

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