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March 1, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Sand Products, WI, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner walked on the opposite side of a feed hopper/crusher from where a loader operator was working. Miner thought EE had enough time to get by before any material movement. A combination of sand and rock went over striking the miner in the right shoulder area causing a contusion.

January 10, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

IP stated was coming down a ladder and lost footing. Slipped and landed on feet. Reported foot pain.

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