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October 3, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
EAGLE MINING LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was greasing the conveyor belt without following proper safety protocol, specifically failing to perform a lock-out/tag-out on the equipment before commencing work. Simultaneously, coworker turned the plant equipment on, unaware that employee was working on the conveyor. This resulted in employee's arms being crushed.

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