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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 18, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SCS Materials LP · Struck by falling object

Unloading PVC Drill Casing, casing fell on finger

April 26, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SCS Materials LP · Struck by falling object

EE was removing a wear plate in crusher, lifting with a mobile device. The wear was bound on a chute corner. When EE attempted to free the wear plate, it slid out striking the EE on the right knee causing a laceration to the right knee.

August 24, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SCS Materials LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in v-belt replacement, hand (right) was pinched between pulley & v-belt. Equipment was not running & locked & tagged.

April 18, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SCS Materials LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading cutting blades onto a forklift to be moved; when he went to set the blade down he caught his finger with the other blade.

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