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February 13, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SOLID ROCK CRUSHING, LLC · Struck by falling object

IN LOTO status, EE #1 was removing the motor box cap from the conveyor 10-12 ft above ground. Two others were on the ground observing EE #1. EE #1 dropped a bolt from above and EE #2 stepped into work area to retrieve the bolt. The cap dropped just as EE #23 was exiting the area and was struck by cap on their left hand/wrist. EE #2 was wearing a hard hat.

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