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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 12, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brickeys Quarry · Struck by flying object

EE WAS LOADING A SHOT AND A DUST PARTICLE OR FOREIGN MATTER BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE

November 8, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brickeys Quarry · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING TRUCK, ONE BOX OF HYDROMITE SLIPPED & HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT WRIST TRYING TO CATCH IT.

October 15, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brickeys Quarry · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES: TWISTING TO RIGHT TO PICK UP 50# BAG AND FELT A PAIN IN LOWER LEFT BACK AND HIP.

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