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May 30, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Bjoin Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee claims they slipped and lost footing and fell and hit their head on the ground.

May 10, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Bjoin Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

Setting up the plant, operator of end loader had placed the conveyor hopper on blocks. They backed up and the chain hook caught the conveyor/hopper and dropped on injured employee's foot. EE had steeled toe boots on and got no broken bones, but the toes were pretty squashed. EE had stitches and developed compartment syndrome in their calf.

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