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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 18, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
OnCore Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee was assisting in replacing slurry pump PU6. While hoisting the new pump into place with a telehandler and chain hoist, it became stuck. The employee attempted to reposition it by placing EE's right-hand underneath. When the bind released, the pump shifted, crushing EE's right ring finger between the pump and the skid.

September 19, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
OnCore Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was standing immediately behind another employee who was attempting to tighten a nut when the wrench slipped off. Employee performing work fell backwards into injured employee. As a result of the impact, injured employee's safety glasses created a minor laceration of the right eyelid.

March 13, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
OnCore Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IW was struck by co-workers hardhat. Hardhat was swung down and away and was swung into the injured worker standing behind.

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