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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 22, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-County Paving, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was cleaning underneath a conveyor, bent down and stood up hitting EE's forehead on the conveyor, received stitches

July 9, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-County Paving · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was lifting catwalk and felt pain in lower back.

July 1, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-County Paving · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

miner was changing screens and door closed on EE's thumb. Soft tissue damage to thumb

May 27, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-County Paving, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was doing pre inspection on conveyor and wanted to move a large rock off of conveyor and while moving the rock the rock pinched EE's pinky between the rock and metal part of the conveyor. Had to have surgery to repair pinky.

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