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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 4, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dahle's Red-E-Mix, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was dismantling the crusher and releasing a binder on a chain that was holding a conveyor stable. He put a lever on the chain binder to release it and was repostioning himself when it popped free and threw the lever which struck him on the cheek.

April 30, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dahle's Red-E-Mix, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his back while moving a large rock.

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