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June 16, 2026 WV · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ADO Industries Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while working on the 3rd floor of rail load-out building, the worker stepped backwards not realizing there was a hole opening in the floor. The worker fell through towards the floor below but caught self and was able to pull self up enough to roll out onto EE's stomach until help arrived. the hatch was left open by another company and not closed prior to work.

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