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July 8, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Boughton Materials of Illinois, LLC · Struck by falling object

Individual was using a Milwaukee battery chipping hammer to remove clay material built up in the Jaw bypass chute. When the chipping hammer vibrated the back wall behind the material a large chunk broke free and slid onto the employees foot. The employees foot swelled up and employee was directed to local hospital. After examination x-ray revealed a broken bone.

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