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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 7, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Got particles of sand in eyes after removing safety glassed to wipe eyes

July 17, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee assisting to replace shim pack on cutter head driveline at the dredge. Suspended driveline segment shifted, impacting the middle finger, ring finger and pinkie finger of left hand.

June 27, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC · Struck by falling object

Associate was climbing down the ladder of and metal hatch came down on EE's hard hat and striking EE in the head. EE's face was pressed against the metal ladder. Bruising of nose and strain neck.

February 25, 2020 LA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing screens on Rotex separator with co-worker when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

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