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January 9, 2026 CT · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator POWERED HAULAGE
The York Hill Trap Rock Quarry Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was kneeling on a conveyor belt in order to access a plug in a feeder box. While unplugging the box, the conveyor belt unexpectedly started. The employee was pulled down the belt and their right foot got stuck on a piece of steel and caused their right ankle to break.

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