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September 15, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Midsouth Aggregates · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Secondary plant chute was brought down to ground level for maintenance on sides. Two temporary legs where attached to lift up. Left leg came unattached causing the chute's right leg to slide off a metal part onto employee's foot. Bottom of temporary leg entered the portion of steel toe boot where steel and boot material meet.

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