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November 26, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
ARCOSA LW KY, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Coworker noticed employee appeared to be napping while on the telehandler. Coworker instructed crew member to wake them up before they got in trouble. Crew member alerted other crew members when they found employee unresponsive. The crew was able to wake =employee while crew member went to get a car. The crew loaded employee into the car and transported them to the ER.

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