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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 11, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials Corp. · Struck against stationary object

An employee injured right knee while attempting to adjust a guard on a conveyor structure. A guard on the Big Lime 11 Conveyor Belt was needing straightened and the employee used right leg to kick the guard. At that time, employee says employee felt a pop and sting in right knee.

March 24, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials Corp. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee felt ringing in their ears after a blast, the employee was treated and given time off by the doctor.

March 16, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states while cleaning under Mine Tunnel Conveyor Belt EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder. This incident happened on 3/16/2022 at 2:00 p.m. It was not reported to any member of management until 3/17/2022 at 12 noon. At that time, EE left to seek medical care.

January 21, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in EE's right lower back during the task of changing a drill steel. EE states the pain started as EE was placing the broken steel on the rack provided for damaged steels.

May 12, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

(1st date of treatment 6/30/20) MADE 200 STICKS OF 4 X 20 bags & dropped them in the holes, pain in left elbow.

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