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February 10, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STRIKING OR BUMPING
ARCOSA LW HPB, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was inspecting kiln for potential repairs to be made, while walking in area employee was paying more attention to footing, not noticing overhead obstruction. Employee struck 'material lifter' with hard hat, knocking it off and shoving safety glasses into facial/forehead region and breaking the skin with glasses.

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