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April 1, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heartland Materials · Fall from ladders

Employee was dismounting from the top of a horizontal tank, to a ladder to climb down. The ladder's feet slipped, resulting in the employee falling to the ground. Employee was not knocked unconscious and otherwise refused medical treatment. After recurring headaches, medical treatment was sought 6 days after the incident occurred.

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