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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 26, 2023 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allan Myers Materials, MD · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Load shifted and pinched EE's 2 fingers on right hand between the love joy plates.

April 23, 2018 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allan Myers Materials, MD · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE hand was caught in the line of fire between cooler for crusher #2 and stationary I beam. EE sustained a laceration to left hand required 3 sutures to close the wound. EE had gloves on at the time of incident and work hazard assessment completed highlighting exposures and hazard mitigation plan.

June 4, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allan Myers Materials, MD · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Attempting to install turbocharger on Co Id. #2339 Volvo water truck, when employee felt a pop/burning sensation in left shoulder region.

April 15, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICM of Maryland Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was bending a belt lacer off and felt a pop in wrist.

September 26, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allan Myers Materials, MD · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was securing a rubber screen blank to a rope when he lost grip of the rope releasing the screen. The miner attempted to catch the falling screen blank and put his body into an ackward position causing a strain to neck.

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