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November 17, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apache County Engineering · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning debris under the bottom conveyor of crusher, when EE step out away from crusher and watching rollers the step fell down towards head. Leaning down hardhat fell off. 2nd staff assisted the staff that was hit by step, secured the wound area with gauze as it was bleeding. 2nd staff got EE to a unit and rushed to ER for treatment. 15 min from pit to ER.

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