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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 20, 2025 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carl Schlegel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted knee while performing maintenance work on a screen (no report filed at this time. A couple days later, EE felt it "pop" again and was unable to get out of the loader due to the pain. Incident was reported at this time and ee sought medical treatment. Was informed on 7/11 that EE had been put on work restrictions.

December 15, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carl Schlegel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was removing a suction pipe from a slurry tank. When EE lifted the pipe, EE strained EE's right shoulder.

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