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Years on record: 2000–2026
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September 14, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Diversified Materials & Construction LLC · Struck against stationary object

Changing clip on top feed conveyor belt on Screen Plant. Was using pliers trying to break bolt off with pliers. Pliers slipped and hand hit bolt and cut middle knuckle on right hand.

October 17, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE

Diversified Materials & Construction LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on the ground operating the controls to dump the grizzly on the Road Runner Screen Plant. An 8" or less round rock came off of the overhead deep trough conveyor and struck employee's left lower arm and left hand area.

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