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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 11, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was disconnecting a 4" water line from the water truck when the water line flew back and made contact with the employee's mouth, cutting EE's lip and chipping a tooth.

August 6, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling electrical wire in an awkward position when EE pulled a muscle in EE's left shoulder.

January 5, 2023 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing out screens in the shaker at approximately 8am when EE hurt EE's left wrist. EE alleges that EE heard and felt a "pop" while holding up the screen ( 150 lbs ).

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