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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 22, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing out a bottom roller on conveyor, when the roller fell on the opposite side of where employee was holding roller, causing the end which employee was holding to go up and pinching employee's left thumb between the roller and the conveyor frame.

December 26, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was climbing ladder on bucket elevator for maintenance. Wind blew access door on backside of EE's hand, while hand was on ladder rung.

November 10, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving bearings to a low shelf; when EE stood up EE said EE's back popped and EE had a hard time standing. EE said it felt like it was knotting up and was very painful. EE went home to rest and texted later that EE was going to make an appointment with a chiropractor.

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