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2000–2026
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May 11, 2026 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Gallatin Gravel LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was stepping out of the Haul Truck after end of shift and stepped on a rock and heard EE's left ankle pop.

December 15, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gallatin Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was offloading screens to change and wrist popped, it was a pre-existing injury. Miner is currently seeing if the pre-existing injury will require surgery and is working full hours at this time. Only limitations are they can lift no more than 5 lbs. They changed their job duties for personal reasons not due to the injury.

July 30, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Gallatin Gravel LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down to the ground from stacker, when left foot touched ground, their right knee had several loud "pops". Eased themselves down and sat down.

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