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2000–2026
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June 30, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Liter's Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was coming down the steps from the #1 screen. When EE got halfway down the steps a rock fell from the #2 conveyor, which is above the steps. The rock struck EE on the top of the head in the center. This caused a laceration on the top of EE's head, which required staples from the hospitals physician.

February 26, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Liter's Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was cleaning spillage under jaw crusher discharge belt when came in contact with moving belt and pinned employee against belt and conveyor frame, causing injury to shoulder.

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