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273,095
Of which fatal
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2000–2026
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March 26, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to open front gate of mine when it was stuck due to accumulation of snow and ice. As it broke free, the employee's hand was on the top framework of the gate and the gate roller rolled over EE's right ring finger.

April 10, 2012 AK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pressure washing a heat muffler shield off of a D8 and while he was turning it around it slipped through his hand and sliced his tight thumb. He received 6 stitches and was back to work his next scheduled work day. Because he is attending college, his next scheduled work day was two days later.

March 13, 2012 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling dirt and strained lower back muscle.

August 30, 2011 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brice Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was disassembling brace for a conveyor belt legs when the brace swung down and hit his foot after he loosened one end.

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