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March 20, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L R Falk Construction Company · Fall from machine

Miner slipped as they were getting into the haul truck due to icy conditions. Miner caught themselves from falling and pulled muscles and tendons in their arm and shoulder area.

July 29, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L R Falk Construction Co. · Fall onto or against objects

The miner was working on a walkway greasing the plant and stepped backwards into a small opening next to the motor and lost his balance. He fell directly onto the motor which had a eye bolt sticking out of it. The miner fell only backwards landing on the motor and eye bolt.

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