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273,095
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2000–2026
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March 24, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to separate the bearing race from a bearing on Silo 9 when they received an injury to their right hand. The bearing race was impacted by the hammer and splintered. A piece of the race became lodge in employee's hand.

March 9, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

An employee was attempting to place a plate in the pioneer shaker table when EE received a laceration to EE's right hand. EE was utilizing a sledgehammer when the hammer slipped and caused EE's right knuckle to abrade on the pioneer shaker plate.

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