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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 22, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Battletown Materials LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Barge loader was moving a piece of cable. Pulled back while pulling to move cable.

August 27, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Battletown Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was in process of removing a speed reducer from the head pulley of a conveyor due to it failing. After removing the bolts from the moment coupling, the employees were unbolting the reducer from the mounting frame when it suddenly fell over crushing an employee's left foot and breaking their right arm, right thumb, and right finger.

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