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August 31, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Struck against stationary object

A maintenance supervisor was walking up the Kiln 4 upper product belt carrying a piece of chute to be installed and EE's right forearm contacted a piece of expanded metal which was in close proximity to the catwalk. This contact caused a laceration which required seven staples to close.

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