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July 29, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Sky Exploration LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to line up conveyor belt on wash plant, pry bar slipped & weight pushed wrench employee was using into their right thumb. Flowers was transported to ER via private vehicle. They received stitches, followed up with orthopedic surgeon was placed in cast for 6 weeks.

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