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February 17, 2026 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Speedway Sand and Gravel,LLC. · Struck by flying object

Pulling Poly Deck panels out using pin extractor tool. While hammering tool into place the tool popped out from poly deck panels. Struck employee in the mouth causing their lip to bleed and chipping a tooth.

February 12, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speedway Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hurt ankle on 2/12/25. Did not report injury till after EE went to ortho on 2/17/25. Claimed to step off haul truck and foot slipped and twisted ankle a bit 5 days later. Ortho found that there was a fracture in the foot. After our investigation EE was put on workmen comp for 24 days until EE was released back to full duty.

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