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1983–2026
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June 22, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Arcosa Aggregates West, LLC. · Struck by falling object

The employee entered the feeder/jaw area with fall protection to remove a large boulder that could not be crushed. After accessing the area by lifting a safety gate, the employee began clearing smaller rocks. While sitting down taking a break to drink water, they accidentally contacted the gate, causing it to fall onto their left knee and resulted in a laceration.

May 4, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Arcosa Aggregates West, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on EE's knees shoveling. When EE finished, EE put EE's hand down to help self up and contacted a sharp rock with EE's hand, resulting a cut that needed stitches.

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