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March 11, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HOISTING
Powder River Proppants, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was removing/replacing the guard while the bucket elevator ran. The guard slipped into the opening, getting caught by moving buckets, causing the guard to slam down on employee's lower leg, causing a tibia and fibula fracture.

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