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June 12, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Materials · Struck by falling object

An employee injured their right bicep while picking up a folding table that had fallen out of the back of a pickup truck while on the highway during transportation. The MRI from this past Thursday, 06/27, shows a lower right tendon tear on right arm. EE's surgery is being done today to repair the tendon.

December 13, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Winn Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was injured by accidental discharge of personal firearm on mine property while engaging in non-work-related activities. First responders were called and determined that the employee sustained a non-life-threatening injury to the leg. Employee was transported to a local hospital where EE received treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

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