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September 1, 2025 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
EFR Colorado Plateau LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was contacted on the right lower torso/rib area with the airline spud and wingnut resulting in fracture to the ribs. The airline was caught on the cab of the mucker and was not seen by the miner until it had pulled tight and released striking the miner.

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