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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 6, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping to replace the guide roller on trommel screen when it slipped and impacted EE's left hand.

February 1, 2021 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Observing while standing clear of 6 inch Driscopipe being removed. Driscopipe slipped hitting the rail of the conveyor belt pushing Driscopipe outwards striking employee blocking with both hands.

April 15, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Struck by flying object

Helping plant mechanic remove teeth from caterpillar excavator. Piece of sharp metal broke off striking EE in the left arm

June 10, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to rotate a screw plate it caught a rock and EE's hand slipped slicing through glove and cutting two fingers on left hand.

March 4, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Struck against stationary object

Lifting a piece of metal on the cat walk and metal cut though ee left leather glove slicing left middle digit.

June 10, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was standing next to chute. As the chute was cut the chute moved pinching employees finger against steel beam.

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