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December 31, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Putnam County Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

On 12/31/2025 at approx 7:42AM the IS belt on the Powerscreen 1700X stopped. EE then approached the machine and found a rock stuck that stopped the belt. EE reached in to pull the rock loose, the belt then took off and injured EE's hand. EE failed to stop/lockout/tagout the belt.

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