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June 2, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Feikert Sand & Gravel Inc. · Fall from machine

Going to move machine to other location. Man climbed ladder, got into pan feeder. Had a hammer to remove wedge pins holding side plates together. Didn't notice pin was missing in hydraulic cylinder that held side plate in place. Removed last wedge pin. Back plate swung down with man thrown down 12' to ground. Broken hip, wrist, & shoulder.

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