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273,095
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2000–2026
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August 11, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haydon Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had exited equipment to speak with other operator and while walking, slipped on loose gravel/uneven terrain and fell to the ground.

December 18, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haydon Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped on a rock when returning to truck upon completion of specific task

January 7, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haydon Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in the jaw rock crusher control room when EE went to step up on the platform at the control desk. Employee's foot slipped causing EE to fall. EE attempted to catch self and while doing so EE's right hand went through the glass of a window.

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