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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 30, 2010 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Technisand Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was helping maintenance install a guard in an elevated area. While standing with his foot on a step he let his heel get lower than his toes and felt a sharp pain in his leg.

December 29, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Technisand Inc · Struck by falling object

While cleaning under a hopper, small amounts of rust from a pipe fell into the face of the employee.

September 30, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Technisand Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MANUALLY PULLING A CABLE & WHILE PULLING HE FELT HIS BACK MUSCLES START TO HURT.

August 13, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Technisand Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5 GALLON BUCKET WEIGHING APPROX 15 LBS AND WHEN EMPLOYEE LIFTED PAIL FELT PAIN IN HER RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

September 20, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Technisand Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRYING A BEAKER WHEN THE BEAKER BROKE CUTTING HER RIGHT RING FINGER.

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