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January 21, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrise Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was hoisting a steel beam with a chain. The chain slipped and the steel beam fell approximately 3 ft. Employee was on top of the beam when it fell and he slipped off when it hit the ground, breaking his leg. Owner took employee to the emergency room at the local hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

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