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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 11, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Injured worker was working with Maintenance Crew member. The pair were to pull a gear box & motor off the belt while being supervised by Maintenance manager. When they unbolted the assembly it rolled and struck injured employee on the right shoulder, arm, and torso. Resulting in employee Needing Stitches.

July 14, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a motor and had gotten hand caught in between the motor and the concrete floor. This caused a small 3/8" cut to the inside of right hand.

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