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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 2, 2018 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enon Sand and Gravel LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While pinning a bucket dump cylinder on the JD 844K loader, the rod eye shifted down suddenly as EE installed shims, catching the tip of the middle finger resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

August 2, 2017 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enon Sand and Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting radiator with help from other employees and felt a tear behind belly button.

June 1, 2017 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enon Sand and Gravel LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was relocating the rope lines to the dredge and pulled a muscle.

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