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August 28, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colt Rock and Lime, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking to pick up tools from road, claimed they fell and hurt their knee. Another miner came over to check on them - said they had both boots off & couldn't see how they could've fell. Mine that incident happened to was taken to urgent care by owner, then back to mine to fill out incident report.

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