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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 11, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Iron Oak Eagle Ford LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing leaks on baghouse & valve separated from wall and struck EE in the face. EE was driven to ER for medical attention by co-worker.

August 28, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Iron Oak Eagle Ford LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While operating a skidsteer the equipment overheated. The employee exited the equipment to inspect the issue and while the engine compartment was open the radiator overflow line had whipped up and a burst of hot coolant came out hitting their hands. The overflow hose was not secured in place due to the mounting brackets being on the wrong side of the radiator frame.

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