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December 14, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Konya Sands · Fall to the walkway or working surface

icy walkway

July 14, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Konya Sands · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was carrying a Sib cardboard tube from the drying facility over to a shed. This was EE's first actual day on the job after completing EE's MSHA training. EE answered with "it was bad luck." Other employees have stated that EE was complaining about EE's shoulder hurting and having troubles with it before EE began work.

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