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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 19, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WORKING WITH THE CRUSHER WHEN HE BANGED HIS KNEE ON THE CRUSHER.

September 16, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE IS NOT SURE HOW HE INJURED HIS SHOULDER, BUT CAN FEEL A SNAP ON OCCASION AND IT PAINFUL WHEN IT HAPPENS.

March 17, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE stated he was shoveling dirt under the conveyor belt,twisted and felt a pop in his shoulder.

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