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December 17, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
New West Materials LLC · Accident type, without injuries

RAIN CAUSED DIKE ON WATER RECLAMATION POND TO BREAK, ALLOWING APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET OF WATER AND MUD TO FLOW INTO THE PIT AND CRUSHER AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OTHER THAT MUD CLEANUP.

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