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January 28, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tri County Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

On 1/28/22 a Ready mix concrete truck descended down a 10% grade mine road when the brakes of the truck became compromised. The driver lost control and the truck tipped over. IE was a passenger in training and suffered a broken leg in the accident.

April 2, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tri County Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Working on replacing belts on crusher. A ratchet slipped off the bolt head, another bolt that had not been removed was sticking out below, employee's thumb struck it and severely lacerated below the nail.

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