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October 3, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE had opened the haul truck hood with a crowbar, and then EE was attempting to use the bar to prop the hood open while EE was filling the truck with antifreeze. In the process, EE shifted position and the crowbar came loose and crushed EE's hand between the hood and the engine bay.

April 26, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was attempting to repair a leaking seal on a rotary valve. The operator placed their hand between the chain & the drive sprocket. EE's hand was pulled into the sprocket & crushed between the chain & the sprocket. The incident resulted in a broken thumb & 2 broken fingers in addition to a laceration across EE's entire hand.

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