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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 28, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cargill Deicing Solutions · Struck by falling object

An underground storeroom employee was working near a shelf when a pulley fell off the shelf and struck their right foot. Employee was given first aid by surrounding employees, transported out of the mine and to the hospital for further treatment.

June 11, 2020 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cargill Salt · Struck by falling object

Employee was stepping off the #2 chippy work deck onto the landing at #1 shaft when a piece of salt fell and hit them on the right shoulder. The employee finished the shift and 2 weeks later wanted to get their shoulder evaluated.

March 24, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cargill Salt · Fall from machine

On March 24, 2010 at approximately 6:05 pm the 150 ton bin collapsed, falling onto a truck below. Employee was in the bin operator's booth and was injured when the booth collapsed with the bin.

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