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2000–2026
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March 11, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc. · Fall from ladders

The miner climbed the ladder on the side of the aggregate feeder to dislodge some stuck material. The material dislodged causing the bin to shift. Which caused the miner to fall off of the ladder, injuring EE's left shoulder and left index finger. EE received stiches to the finger.

August 8, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A SCREEN, HIS BODY JERKED INTO SAFETY CABLE BREAKING CABLE FALLING INTO HOPPER OF CONVEYER ON HIS BACK.

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